University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
Located in the Texas Medical Center-the world's largest medical complex-our program offers robust clinical training at the Harris County Psychiatric Center (HCPC) and Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center, the largest academic psychiatric hospital in the U.S. Our residents care for a broad patient population while benefiting from a strong academic environment and unique opportunities in community psychiatry, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Vineeth Philip John, MD, MBA, MD
McGovern Med Sch at UTHealth
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer N Nandlal
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Locations
McGovern Med Sch at UTHealth
Rm 3236
1941 East Rd
Houston, TX 77054
7000 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030-4298
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
1941 East Rd
Houston, TX 77054
5656 Kelley St
Houston, TX 77026
7011 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77074
1602 Garth Rd
Baytown, TX 77521
3043 Gessner
Houston, TX 77080
3737 Dacoma Rd
Houston, TX 77092
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
No cap on the number of years.
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
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 6, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2025 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.