Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program
About This Program
We provide a wide range of training experiences, from inpatient rotations at Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center and the Houston Methodist Baytown hospital, to full-scope management of continuity panels at our Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) practice sites. Residents care for patients of all ages and socioeconomic statuses as our sponsoring institution and FQHC clinics offer resources to help overcome barriers to care for underserved populations.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kelly Gabler, MD
Houston Methodist Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Sofia Medrano
Houston Methodist Hosp
Locations
Houston Methodist Hospital
Family Medicine Residency
424 Hahlo St
Houston, TX 77020-3022
1919 Labranch
Houston, TX 77002
4401 Garth Rd
Baytown, TX 77521
13802 Centerfield Dr
Houston, TX 77070
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Nov 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 22, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2026 - Dec 16, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 16-21 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.