University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
The Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship at UTHealth McGovern Medical School received ACGME accreditation in April 2023. Training in this program will be very hands on with outstanding faculty mentors and a wide variety of patients. Our institution is part of the largest medical center in the world - The Texas Medical Center.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Hope Northrup, MD
McGovern Medical Sch at UTHealth Houston
Primary Program Contact
Melodie Allison, BS
UTHealth McGovern Med Sch
Locations
McGovern Medical Sch at UTHealth Houston
MSB 3142
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
6410 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6621 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-2399
Application Information
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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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.