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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Galveston, TX
Data Last updated: 3/28/2025
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Since our initial accreditation in 1954, our program has been committed to helping young surgeons achieve their full potential. With state of the art facilities and technology, access to a diverse patient population, and vast opportunities for research including two NIH-sponsored T32 training grants, our trainees are immersed in an outstanding learning environment.
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Program best described as
University-based
Primary teaching site
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Accredited length of training
5
Required length
5
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2025-2026 No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Program start dates June 16
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Richard L Lu MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Dept of Surgery
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0534
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]
Person to contact for more information about the program: Estella Carrasco MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Dept of Surgery
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0534
Tel: (409) 772-0531
Fax: (409) 772-0557
E-mail: [email protected]
Survey Received: 7/19/2024

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Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Dept of Surgery
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0534

Sponsor

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462

Participant(s)

St Joseph Medical Center
1919 LaBranch
Houston, TX 77002

Shriners Hospitals for Children (Galveston Burns Institute)
815 Market St
Galveston, TX 77550-2725