University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Our primary training site is in the Texas Medical Center (largest medical center in the world) which lends to seeing rare presentations of autoimmune diseases. Fellows also spend considerable time at the county hospital which cares for our indigent population We have world experts in both scleroderma and spondyloarthritis and our 2nd year fellows spend 4 months in both scleroderma and spondyloarthritis clinic. Additionally, 2nd year fellows spend 1 day/week in ultrasound clinic.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Courtney Jane Mccray, MD
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Herrera
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Div of Rheumatology MSB 5270
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
6410 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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
Aug 8, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 5, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 7, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 4, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
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-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.