University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Gastroenterology (IM)University-basedIMG: MODERATE
Galveston, TX
15
Positions
18.8%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1444821062
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 42.90%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Gastroenterology Fellowship Program at UTMB offers a uniquely well-rounded and rigorous training experience grounded in both clinical excellence and academic collaboration. Our fellows care for an exceptionally diverse patient population drawn from across Texas, allowing for exposure to advanced and complex pathology across multiple clinical campuses. Despite this geographic breadth, our program maintains a cohesive, supportive, and collegial training environment.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,229
PGY-1
$73,229
PGY-4
$76,603
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance: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):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1444821062
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/18/2026 - 8/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/9/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714144F3
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 18.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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