University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (NASA) Program
About This Program
Space medicine curriculum, in house MS in Aerospace Medicine, island living with close proximity to NASA Johnson Space Center.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Serena M Aunon-Chancellor, MD, MPH, BS
Univ of Texas Med Branch
Primary Program Contact
Yvette Schulz, MBA
Univ of Texas Med Branch
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch
Sch of Public and Population Health
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-1110
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
2601 Louis Bauer Dr
Brooks City-Base, TX 78235-5130
2101 Nasa Pkwy
Houston, TX 77058
1290 Hercules Dr
Houston, TX 77058
2240 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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 2 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
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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 14 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.