University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Research and translational projects: airway inflammation, lung CA, outcomes research. linear and radial EBUS, EMN, perc trach, indwelling pleural catheter, rigid bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, and simulation training. Well-being Events: 3 per year minimum sponsored by the division; minimum 5 per year sponsored by GME.-
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mohammed Fathi Zaidan, MD
The University of Texas Medical Branch H
Primary Program Contact
Leslie Cambiano Elgin, BBA
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.