University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
The Emergency Medicine Residency at UTHealth Houston offers dynamic, hands-on training in two unique environments: Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, a high-volume adult and pediatric Level 1 trauma center in the heart of the world's largest medical center, and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, serving a diverse, underserved population with complex acute needs. Residents develop practical excellence in a supportive, academically rigorous environment focused on personal growth and community impact.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jessica L Wilson, MD
University of Texas Health Science Cente
Primary Program Contact
Novate Creeks
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Locations
University of Texas Health Science Cente
JJL 2nd Flr.
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6621 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-2399
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
921 Gessner Rd
Houston, TX 77024
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 28, 2025 - Jan 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.