University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
We train compassionate, curious, and community-oriented physicians through diverse clinical experiences and strong mentorship. Residents rotate at a tertiary care center and correctional facility, gaining broad exposure. Specialized tracks include Community Medicine, Medical Education, and Research. Located in Galveston, UTMB offers coastal living with beaches, culture, and a vibrant local community.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Lindsay Kay Sonstein, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Christine Villarreal
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
4112 John Sealy Annex
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0570
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
6720 Bertner Ave
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
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
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 23, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 19, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 22 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.