University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
The UT/MDACC combined program is located within the heart of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. We offer a unique blend of diverse patent population experiences, from the Harris County administered LBJ General Hospital and Quentin Mease outpatient clinic for people living with HIV, to the tertiary referral center Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC, to the immunocompromised and oncology focused MD Anderson Cancer Center. Robust didactics and research opportunities complement the program.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ben Joseph Barnett, MD
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Primary Program Contact
Sandra R Warrie
McGovern Med Sch at UTHealth
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
MSB 2112
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 8, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 22, 2025 - Nov 14, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 6, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 21, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.