University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Orly Michal Coblens, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Tricia Garza
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
John Sealy Annex 7104
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0521
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
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
- 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 10 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 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Major medical for residents
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.