Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Houston, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
4
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

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)

Tracks & Educational Features

Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Another track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
No
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
No
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

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--