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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Geriatric Medicine (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX
2
Positions
50.0%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1514831162
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
52

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
9
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
11.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
23
Non-Physician Staff:
2
0
Female Faculty:
82.60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
40%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

UTHealth Houston Geriatric Medicine is a nurturing & supportive fellowship program. We want our fellows to explore their interests & skills individually & with others. Our faculty are hands-on & invested in bi-directional teaching & learning as we care for diverse populations. We offer a variety of clinical, research, educator, & service experiences. Despite being in the world's largest medical center, we are a close-knit, loving group who looks forward to welcoming you & your family :)

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$74,888
PGY-1
$74,888
PGY-4

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
1514831162
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
52
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/21/2026
Interview Period:
8/5/2026 - 10/28/2026
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:
2923151F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
36
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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