University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
University of Texas Houston Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine fellows train at the heart of the Texas Medical Center (TMC). Fellows rotate across multiple institutions with exposure to diverse practice settings and patient populations for a broad exposure to transfusion medicine. Monthly city-wide transfusion medicine conference which fellows actively participate is a good example of blood bank community collaborative work at the TMC.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Hlaing Tint, MD
McGovern Med Sch at UT Health
Primary Program Contact
Amy Macias
McGovern Med Sch at Houston
Locations
McGovern Med Sch at UT Health
MSB 2248
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
Application Information
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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(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: 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.