University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Our residency program is dedicated to molding physicians into proficient orthopaedic surgeons through a comprehensive five-year curriculum. With 30 residents, our program is meticulously structured to ensure that each resident not only acquires essential knowledge but also hones exceptional surgical skills and gains diverse clinical experiences. Memorial Hermann-TMC is one of the world's busiest Level 1 trauma centers, so our program benefits from exposure to a large volume of complex cases.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
William Christopher Mcgarvey, MD
UTHealth Houston
Primary Program Contact
Lindsey Hale, BA
UTHealth Houston
Locations
UTHealth Houston
Orthopaedic Surgery Ste 1700
6400 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
921 Gessner Rd
Houston, TX 77024
17500 W Grand Pkwy S
Sugar Land, TX 77479
5410 W Loop S
Bellaire, TX 77401
1200 Binz St
Houston, TX 77004
970 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77024
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- 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
- 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 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: 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 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 15, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Feb 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
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.