University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Houston, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
3
Hospital Outpatient
50%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
50%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

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
International experience/global health
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required NGO (wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Academic or clinician educator track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$84k-$91k

PGY-6 through PGY-9

PGY-6
$83,520
PGY-7
$86,336
PGY-8
$88,495
PGY-9
$90,706

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.

Vacation Days21
Sick Days12