University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
UTHealth Houston Geriatric Medicine is a nurturing & supportive fellowship program. We want our fellows to explore their interests & skills individually & with others. Our faculty are hands-on & invested in bi-directional teaching & learning as we care for diverse populations. We offer a variety of clinical, research, educator, & service experiences. Despite being in the world's largest medical center, we are a close-knit, loving group who looks forward to welcoming you & your family :)
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Julia Alexandra Hiner, MD
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Primary Program Contact
Abbigail Joy, MD
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
JJLS80
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
8580 Woodway
Houston, TX 77063
815 S Voss Rd
Houston, TX 77057
9105 N Wayside Dr
Houston, TX 77028
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
Data not provided by program
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
Oct 22, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 6, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 21, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 5, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.