University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (NASA) Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Galveston, TXLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

Space medicine curriculum, in house MS in Aerospace Medicine, island living with close proximity to NASA Johnson Space Center.

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Oct 1, 2026

Avg Work Hours

50 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$77K-$83K

14 Vacation Days
14 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Amy Kreykes, MD, MPH
Univ of Texas Med Branch

[email protected]
(409) 747-6131

Primary Program Contact

Estella Carrasco
Univ of Texas Med Branch

[email protected]

Survey Received: 7/8/2026

Program ID: 3834866118

Locations

Univ of Texas Med Branch
School of Public and Population Health
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-5302

Sponsor Location

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Texas Medical Branch at League City

2240 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573

USAF School of Aerospace Medicine

2601 Louis Bauer Dr
Brooks City-Base, TX 78235-5130

NASA Johnson Space Center

2101 Nasa Pkwy
Houston, TX 77058

Wyle Integrated Science & Engineering

1290 Hercules Dr
Houston, TX 77058

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

9 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

3:1

Program Participation

No Program Match

Program Offers

Does not offer open house or second look

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required Letter Writers

Program Director
Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Someone within their prior specialty

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

1 year(s)

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

0.7:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

33.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (5)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

June 15, July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

50 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

8 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

3.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

Year 2 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 13

Year 23

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

OCT1

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Oct 1, 2026

DEC1

Interview Offer Dates

Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

5 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

N/A

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

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

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Salary Compensation

$77K-$83K

Year 4 through Year 6

Year 4

$76,890

Year 5

$80,433

Year 6

$83,321

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.

Vacation Days14

Sick Days14

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

84 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Galveston, TX

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Safety Index

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Climate Index

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Property Price to Income Ratio

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals (NASA) Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

No Program Match

Does not offer open house or second look

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs