Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program
About This Program
Training in the flagship hospital of the Houston Methodist system located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center located in Houston, Texas. Houston Methodist is consistently ranked as "One of America's Best Hospitals" according to U.S. News and World Report. Houston Methodist was ranked #1 in Texas. In 2024 we were ranked #4 among Endocrinology programs.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jawairia Shakil, MD
Houston Methodist Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Deanna Congdon, MD
Houston Methodist Hosp
Locations
Houston Methodist Hosp
Smith Ste 1001
6550 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
6621 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-2399
1415 California St
Houston, TX 77006
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
- 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 or outside 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 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 12, 2025 - Oct 10, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 11, 2026 - Oct 9, 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-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 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.