University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Houston, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
6
Hospital Outpatient
50%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Subsidized child care
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

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
Off-campus electives
Yes
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Yes
Research rotation
Required NGO (wks)

Tracks & Educational Features

Primary care track
Yes
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
Yes
Academic or clinician educator track
Yes
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$77k-$88k

PGY-4 through PGY-8

PGY-4
$77,134
PGY-5
$80,897
PGY-6
$83,519
PGY-7
$86,335
PGY-8
$88,494

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