Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program
About This Program
Our community based, university affiliated program has a highly acute and diverse patient population. Our PGY-2 residents participate in a longitudinal POCUS curriculum as well as participate in an educator certificate program. Our PGY-3 residents have the opportunity to apply for and participate in a longitudinal healthcare administration pathway. All of our residents have the opportunity to participate in hospital committees and also in community engagement events.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ritu Parikh, MD
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer Swing
Methodist Houston
Locations
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hosp
Internal Medicine Pgm
17201 I-45 S
The Woodlands, TX 77385
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979
129 Vision Park Blvd
Shenandoah, TX 77384
506 Graham Dr
Tomball, TX 77375
150 Pine Forest Dr
Shenandoah, TX 77384
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.