University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
The University of Texas Medical Branch Radiation Oncology Residency Program provides comprehensive training in a collaborative, resident-centered environment. Residents care for a diverse patient population across a broad range of disease sites while gaining progressive clinical responsibility. Training includes robust brachytherapy experience, a one-year rotation at Houston Methodist, a pediatric radiation oncology rotation at MD Anderson Cancer Center, nuclear medicine experience at Excel Diag
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sandra Hatch, MD
University Of Texas Medical Branch
Primary Program Contact
Melissa S Greenwald
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosp
Locations
University Of Texas Medical Branch
Department of Radiation Oncology
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-5302
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-9979
1919 Labranch
Houston, TX 77002
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
9701 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77042
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 22 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.