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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Infectious Disease (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX
12
Positions
$77,134
PGY1 Salary
63.6%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1464831018
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
3.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
36
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
31.40%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
2%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The UT/MDACC combined program is located within the heart of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. We offer a unique blend of diverse patent population experiences, from the Harris County administered LBJ General Hospital and Quentin Mease outpatient clinic for people living with HIV, to the tertiary referral center Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC, to the immunocompromised and oncology focused MD Anderson Cancer Center. Robust didactics and research opportunities complement the program.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Debt management/financial counseling

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$77,134
PGY-1
$77,134
PGY-4
$80,897
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1464831018
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 11/6/2026
Interview Period:
8/21/2026 - 11/20/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
2923146F1, 2923146F0, 2923146F2

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
27
Unpaid Leave Days:
40

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
63.6%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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