University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Program
About This Program
Fellows will have the opportunity to care for cancer and non-cancer patients in a true interdisciplinary setting with clinical pharmacists, psychologists/counselors, chaplain, nursing team, social work and case managers. They will rotate in the inpatient Palliative Care Unit, inpatient consult service and outpatient clinic. Fellows will experience a year-long didactic curriculum and lecture series that covers symptom management, communication skills, psychosocial and research topics.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kimberson Tanco, MD
Univ of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Sharona Washington-Lockett, MD
Univ of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Ctr
Locations
Univ of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Ctr
Unit 1414
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
9250 Pinecroft
The Woodlands, TX 77380
4828 Loop Central Dr
Houston, TX 77081
Application Information
Participates In
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
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
- Program Director
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
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
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
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.