University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Our program is located in the heart of the largest medical center in the world. Our residents get - exposure to an immense variety of neurological disorders under the supervision of world-renowned - faculty. Our city is the most diverse city in the nation & our program reflects such. Houston is - still affordable with excellent public schools -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melissa J Christie, MD
University of Texas McGovern Medical Sch
Primary Program Contact
Britney M Mortenson
Univ of Texas McGovern Med Sch Houston
Locations
University of Texas McGovern Medical Sch
MSB/7.044/Department of Neurology
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
6410 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
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 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 13, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 10, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 9, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2026 - Jan 22, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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