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Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Gastroenterology (IM)Community-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX
12
Positions
$77,643
PGY1 Salary
44.4%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1444814251
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
35

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
18
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
37.50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
90%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program offers a unique opportunity to train and foster top-notch future physicians in these specialties. Located in the Texas Medical Center, we have exposure to a diverse patient population spanning seven Houston Methodist hospitals. We are ranked in 10 adult specialties by U.S. News & World Report and ranked 7th in the nation for gastroenterology and GI surgery. Fellows attend one morning clinic per month at a designated Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) with a faculty preceptor.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 weeks

Salary Progression

$77,643
PGY-1
$77,643
PGY-4
$81,299
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1444814251
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
35
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/15/2026 - 9/11/2026
Interview Period:
10/12/2026 - 11/20/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1167144F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
44.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
11.1%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

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