University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Houston, TXLast Updated: 8/20/2026

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid (in-person OR virtual)
Interviews Conducted Last Year
3 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
1:1

Participates In

SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
--

Doesn't Participate In

  • NRMP Main Match
  • San Francisco Match
  • Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
  • None
Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements
Yes

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
1.7:1
Program Faculty
26
Female Faculty
12%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (26)
Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Program Start Dates
June 24
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
80 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
24 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
1.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
No
Night Float System
No
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - Every third night
4
Year 2 - Every third night
49
Year 3 - Every third night
49
Year 4 - Every third night
49

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
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No

Program Size

15
Current Residents
Year 13
Year 23
Year 33
Year 43
Year 53
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Interview Offer Dates

Specialty Universal Dates