University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Houston, TXLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

Stand alone cancer center with high volume complex cases

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

7 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Avg Work Hours

60 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$82K-$89K

20 Vacation Days
13 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Brian Bednarski, MD, BS
MD Anderson Cancer Center

Primary Program Contact

Brigitte M Taylor
Univ of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Ctr

[email protected]
(713) 794-1552

Survey Received: 6/23/2026

Program ID: 4464844001

Locations

MD Anderson Cancer Center
Unit #1484/FCT17.5034/Surgical Oncology
1400 Pressler St
Houston, TX 77030-3722

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center

1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

In person

Interviews Conducted Last Year

32 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

4.6:1

Program Participation

Participates In

NRMP Main Match

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

Program Offers

Does not offer open house or 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

Program Director

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

5 year(s)

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).

Gap Experience Requirement

PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)

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

5.3:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

59.5%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (74)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

August 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

60 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

28 Hours

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

1.00

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 - Every tenth night for 48 week(s)

NGO

Year 2 - Every tenth night for 48 week(s)

NGO

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 17

Year 27

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

MAR1

Interview Offer Dates

Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

4 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

15%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

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

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Research rotation

Required (16 wks)

Not Offered

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Resident/fellow retreats

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist 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)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for dependents
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Salary Compensation

$82K-$89K

Year 6 through Year 10

Year 6

$82,184

Year 7

$85,635

Year 8

$88,737

Year 9

$88,737

Year 10

$88,737

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 13 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days13

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

42 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

39 days

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

Quality of Life Information*

Houston, TX

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

Does not offer open house or 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