University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Our program supports diverse residents through certificates in research, leadership, teaching, and management. To prevent burnout, we have no 24-hour calls and introduce administrative time starting intern year. Clinical rotations include MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Hermann (a leading tertiary academic hospital), the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, and LBJ General Hospital, serving Houstons underserved. We are committed to serving the vulnerable and shaping tomorrows healers.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Robby Wesley, DO
UTHealth Houston
Primary Program Contact
Melanie J Carver, MD
UTHealth Houston
Locations
UTHealth Houston
Msb 1.122
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030-4298
6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
6410 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
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
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 5 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
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
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.