University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Our goal is to train physicians to manage the comprehensive care of the active individual of all ages. Our faculty includes orthopedics and primary care sports medicine physicians. Opportunities include longitudinal experiences in sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, and musculoskeletal radiology with experiences in regenerative medicine, casting/splinting, injections, rehabilitation, and exercise physiology. Fellows will get hands-on experience from high school to professional levels.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Rehal Abbas Bhojani, MD
UTHealth Houston - McGovern Medical Scho
Primary Program Contact
Maelene Phillips
UTHealth Houston - McGovern Medical Scho
Locations
UTHealth Houston - McGovern Medical Scho
Primary Care Sports Medicine JJL324
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6400 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 12, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 20, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 8, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 20, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
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.