Baylor College of Medicine Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Houston, TXLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

Expert sub-specialty trained faculty; rich urban environment; multiple healthcare systems; opportunities for professional development.

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

2 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Jul 10, 2026

Avg Work Hours

40 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

Direct to Program

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$81K

15 Vacation Days
10 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Ali Abbas Asghar-Ali, MD
Michael E DeBakey VA Med Ctr

[email protected]
(713) 791-1414

Primary Program Contact

Ny'Nika Graham
Michael E DeBakey Veterans Affairs Med

[email protected]
(173) 791-1414

Survey Received: 7/21/2026

Program ID: 4074840077

Locations

Michael E DeBakey VA Med Ctr
Geriatric Psychiatry Pgm
2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030

Sponsor Location

Baylor College of Medicine

One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030-3498

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston)

2002 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030-4298

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

Interviews/First Year Positions

Program Participation

No Program Match

Program Offers

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

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Program Director

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

4 year(s)

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

4:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

57.1%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (9)

Non-Physicians (1)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

40 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

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

2.00

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

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

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 12

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JUL10

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Jul 10, 2026

JUL1

Interview Offer Dates

Jul 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

2 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

50%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

20%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

Educational Benefits

Offered

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

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

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

International experience/global health

Off-campus electives

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

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

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

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

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV

Salary Compensation

$81K

Year 5

$80,898

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15

Sick Days10

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

34 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

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

Quality of Life Information*

Houston, TX

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

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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Baylor College of Medicine 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

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