Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program
About This Program
Our program offers a unique opportunity to train and foster top-notch future physicians in these specialties. Located in the Texas Medical Center, we have exposure to a diverse patient population spanning seven Houston Methodist hospitals. We are ranked in 10 adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report and ranked 7th in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery. Fellows attend one morning clinic per month at a designated Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a faculty preceptor.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Bincy P Abraham, MD, MS, BS
Houston Methodist Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Tiffany A Bachmann, MD
Houston Methodist Hosp
Locations
Houston Methodist Hosp
Smith Tower Ste 1201
6550 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
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 2 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 22, 2025 - Nov 6, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 11, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Nov 20, 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 domestic partners
- 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-7
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.