University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
Active participation in Diagnostic Management Teams (DMTs) in both clinical and anatomic pathology subspecialties.-Availability of elective rotations to perform subspecialty electives, basic science, clinical, and translational research. Up to 6 months of research electives.-Availability of Physician Scientist Track to obtain either a Masters or PhD degree in translational sciences-Extensive opportunities to teach medical students-Balanced curriculum with ample exposure to both AP and CP-AI-assi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Vidarshi Muthukumarana, MD
University of Texas Medical Branch
Primary Program Contact
Hannah Tran
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
University of Texas Medical Branch
Route 609
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-5303
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Other clinical faculty
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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 22 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.