University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
We have a very broad spectrum of patients, serving underserved populations as well settings that take private insurance. We work closely with our community mental health center. We provide early exposure to forensic psychiatry and have a connection to the prison hospital for consultations. We have specialty clinics including Geriatrics, Substance recovery, Women's health and Treatment resistant depression. - We also have a combined child program, a child fellowship and a forensic fellowship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cindy Lou Wigg, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch
Primary Program Contact
Courtney Silberisen, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch
Psychiatry Pgm
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0193
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
1919 Labranch
Houston, TX 77002
6801 Emmett F Lowery Expy
Texas City, TX 77591
7510 Fm 1765
Texas City, TX 77591
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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(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
Data not provided by program
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 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Jan 13, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 12-13 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.