University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Our program is a high volume, clinically focused residency program. It is at one of two level one trauma centers in the city of Houston and is the busiest level one trauma center in the country. The high volume comes with a wealth of oculoplastics and ophthalmic trauma experience for our residents. We are proud to balance clinical workload with a rich educational environment. We are committed to cultivating a collaborative, team-oriented culture where residents feel supported and inspired.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ying Chen, MD
University of Texas Health Science Cente
Primary Program Contact
Hannah Cambel
McGovern Med Sch at UTHealth
Locations
University of Texas Health Science Cente
7.024
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main 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)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Sep 6, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
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.