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Baylor College of Medicine Program

Hand Surgery (ORS)University-based
Houston, TX
4
Positions

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2634831002
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
31

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
15
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.50
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
10
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
37.50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

About the Program - The Baylor College of Medicine ACGME-approved Hand Surgery Fellowship covers the entire spectrum of upper extremity surgery with major emphasis on the hand and wrist-acute trauma, reconstructive surgery, brachial plexus, free bone and myocutaneuous flaps, replantation, total joint replacement, sports medicine, congenital deformities and arthroscopy.

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal mentoring program
  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Debt management/financial counseling

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$83,519
PGY-1

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
2634831002
Total Positions:
4
Interviews:
31
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/8/2025 - 11/29/2025
Interview Period:
2/2/2026 - 2/27/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, August

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1716263F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
14

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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