University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at Houston Program
About This Program
The training program is a 2-year curriculum with two training tracks. The first track focuses on general thoracic surgery and the second track focuses on cardiothoracic surgery. We are currently approved to train one individual in each track per year.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Mara B Antonoff, MD
Univ of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Dara S Keener
Univ of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Ctr
Locations
Univ of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Ctr
Unit 1489
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
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
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 26, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Feb 2, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.