University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John C Hagedorn, MD
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Primary Program Contact
Stephanie L Thiem
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Reha
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-5302
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
815 Market St
Galveston, TX 77550-2725
7401 S Main St
Houston, TX 77030
11800 Astoria Blvd
Houston, TX 77089
6801 Emmett F Lowery Expy
Texas City, TX 77591
502 Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
18300 Houston Methodist Dr
Nassau Bay, TX 77058
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
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
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 22-24 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.