University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
About This Program
We provides services to a diverse patient population distributed across the Galveston Bay Area. Residents will work in both pure academic as well as hybrid academic/private settings distributed across 3 hospitals. A smaller program with 10 total residents allows for increased familiarity will fellow trainees as well as faculty. We offer unique experience via our relationship with the Texas Department of Corrections, allowing residents to participate in care of Texas's large inmate population.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joseph Sonstein, MD
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Debra Burkley, BBA
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Locations
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Div of Urology Rte 0540
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0462
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
6621 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-2399
2240 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military 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 3 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 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Dec 9, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.