Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Houston, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Flagship hospital of the Houston Methodist system located in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. Consistently ranked as "One of America's Best Hospitals" according to U.S. News and World Report. Ranked #1 Hospital in Texas. Largest multi-organ transplant hospital in the country.

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

2 Positions

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$78k-$81k

22 Vacation Days
-- Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Angelina Edwards, MD
Houston Methodist Hosp

[email protected]
(713) 441-6081

Primary Program Contact

Deanna S Congdon, BS
Houston Methodist Hosp

[email protected]
(713) 441-5013
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1484814203

Locations

Houston Methodist Hosp
Ste 1001
6550 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Houston Methodist Hospital

6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979

Participant Locations

Legacy Clinic

1415 California St
Houston, TX 77006

Medical Center Kidney Clinic

2254 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030

Kidney Institute

1415 Laconcha Ln
Houston, TX 77030

W Graham Guerriero MD Urology Office

6560 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

36 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

18:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1167148F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 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/Resident Ratio

1.6:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

40%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (8)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1, August 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

12 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

Year 2 - N/A

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s2

PGY-2s2

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUL31

Application Due

Jul 31, 2025

AUG11

Interview Period Starts

Aug 11, 2025 - Sep 15, 2025

2027 - 2028

AUG31

Application Due

Aug 31, 2026

AUG17

Interview Period Starts

Aug 17, 2026 - Sep 14, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

40%

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Required (8 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Another track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for dependents

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Salary Compensation

$78k-$81k

PGY-4 through PGY-5

PGY-4

$77,643

PGY-5

$81,299

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 22 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days22

Sick Days--

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

30 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Houston, TX

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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