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 13 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, MD
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
- NRMP Main Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
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
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
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 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.