HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston Program
About This Program
Our program includes a Level 2 trauma hospital and a specialty vascular and cardiac circulatory support referral center as well as rotations with outpatient based cath labs and ambulatory surgery centers. This provides our trainees with the full breadth of complex and routine open and endovascular surgery encompassing elective and emergency vascular care.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kristofer M Charlton-Ouw, MD
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Hou
Primary Program Contact
Taylor Mcclure
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Hou
Locations
21214 Northwest Fwy
Cypress, TX 77429
18450 Hwy 59
Humble, TX 77338
1313 Hermann Dr
Houston, TX 77004
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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
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: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 2, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Dec 3, 2025 - Mar 2, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.