University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
University of Texas Houston Pathology residents train in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex. Our program provides balanced training in anatomic and clinical pathology through rotations across multiple affiliated institutions, diverse patient populations, and varied practice settings. Residents benefit from a formal mentorship program, strong encouragement for research with departmental travel supplementation, and an elective Career Focus Track offering fel
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Md Amer Amer Wahed, MD, MD
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Primary Program Contact
Amy Macias
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Med
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6720 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
1885 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77054-2098
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
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)
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
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
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
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.