University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
9 Positions
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2025
Avg Work Hours
65 Hours/Week
Program Setting
University
Application Service
Residency CAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Hassan Mohamed Harirah, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Sherry M Bastien
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Survey Received: 7/9/2025
Program ID: 2204821285
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Dept of Ob/Gyn
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0587
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
2240 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
Christus St Elizabeth Hospital
2830 Calder
Beaumont, TX 77702
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
500 Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
18300 Houston Methodist Dr
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
Houston Fertility Institute (Houston Office)
2500 Fondren
Houston, TX 77063
Longview Regional Medical Center
2901 N Fourth St
Longview, TX 76505
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
72 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
8:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1714220C0
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
No
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
No
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
3 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
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)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
0.6:1
Program Faculty
20
Female Faculty
50%
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
June 17
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
65 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Two times per week for 6 week(s)
0
Year 2 - Two times per week for 6 week(s)
6
Year 3 - Two times per week for 6 month(s)
NGO
Year 4 - Two times per week for 6 week(s)
NGO
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
35
Current Residents
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
OCT1
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
NOV3
Interview Period Starts
Nov 3, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
OCT1
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
NOV2
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
3
Hospital Outpatient
30%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
6%
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Educational Benefits
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Integrative medicine curriculum
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Women's health track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Rural track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
$66k-$73k
PGY-1 through PGY-4
PGY-1
$66,405
PGY-2
$68,654
PGY-3
$70,783
PGY-4
$73,229
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.
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO