Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
66
Positions
$69,981
PGY1 Salary
7.8%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404813534
- NRMP Code:
- 1167140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 66
- Interviews:
- 243
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 16
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 121
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 49.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 26%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our Internal Medicine Residency program offers an optimally sized program in the largest medical center in the world. We have 6+2 block scheduling. Our residents receive simulation training including point of care ultrasound (POCUS). We offer a central line placement certification program. At the beginning of the year all interns are assigned a faculty mentor. All incoming interns participate in a week-long Boot Camp orientation. We eight ACGME medical subspecialty fellowships.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
Salary Progression
$69,981
PGY-1
$72,570
PGY-2
$75,055
PGY-3
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: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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 89(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $326K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.35
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404813534
- NRMP Code:
- 1167140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 66
- Interviews:
- 243
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Melina Awar
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 11/8/2026
- Interview Period:
- 9/27/2026 - 12/10/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1167140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Michelle Henderson
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 22
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:22PGY-2:22PGY-3:22
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 45
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 7.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 18th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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