University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Based in the Texas Medical Center, our fellowship offers high-volume exposure to complex primary and revision arthroplasty. Fellows train in advanced techniques, including robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery, with access to the CoriT Lab for surgical simulation and innovation. The program features diverse patients, strong mentorship, and experience in both academic and private practice settings.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kenneth Bradford Mathis, MD, BS
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Primary Program Contact
Donna L Bryant, MHA
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Ste 1700
6400 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
5410 W Loop S
Bellaire, TX 77401
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
921 Gessner Rd
Houston, TX 77024
6410 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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 2 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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 16, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 17, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-9
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.