Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program
About This Program
Our Internal Medicine Residency program offers an optimally sized program in the largest medical center in the world. We have 6+2 block scheduling. Our residents receive simulation training including point of care ultrasound (POCUS). We offer a central line placement certification program. At the beginning of the year all interns are assigned a faculty mentor. All incoming interns participate in a week-long Boot Camp orientation. We eight ACGME medical subspecialty fellowships.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melina Awar, MD
Houston Methodist Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Michelle Henderson, MBA
Houston Methodist Hospital
Locations
Houston Methodist Hosp
Smith Tower 1001
6550 Fannin St Ste 1601
Houston, TX 77030-2743
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
- 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 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 2, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 29, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 8, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 27, 2026 - Dec 10, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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.