University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
About This Program
The UTHealth Houston Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program is one of the largest in the country, with over 80 dedicated Neuro ICU beds within three Memorial Hermann Hospitals across Houston, Texas. Our program focuses on three pillars essential for a robust academic neurocritical care program: excellence in clinical care, outstanding training, and transformative research. Our program includes over 12 neurointensivists of diverse backgrounds collaborating in a high-acuity patient care.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Luis F Torres
UTHealth Houston - Department of Neurosu
Primary Program Contact
Sabah Mimid
UTHealth Houston
Locations
UTHealth Houston - Department of Neurosu
Division of Neurocritical Care
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
6411 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
7600 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
921 Gessner Rd
Houston, TX 77024
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 8 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
Jul 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Mar 18, 2025 - Jul 1, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jun 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 16, 2026 - Jun 5, 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 domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.