University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
140
Positions
#50
Specialty Rank
$69,583
PGY1 Salary
6.0%
IMG %
#50
Internal Medicine Ranking
91st Percentile
Top 9% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404831423
- NRMP Code:
- 2923140P1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 140
- Interviews:
- 330
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 160
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 67
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 37.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program supports diverse residents through certificates in research, leadership, teaching, and management. To prevent burnout, we have no 24-hour calls and introduce administrative time starting intern year. Clinical rotations include MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Hermann (a leading tertiary academic hospital), the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, and LBJ General Hospital, serving Houston's underserved. We are committed to serving the vulnerable and shaping tomorrow's healers.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal 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)
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,583
PGY-1
$72,187
PGY-2
$74,140
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not 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):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
- 24.6%(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:
- 1404831423
- NRMP Code:
- 2923140P1
- Total Positions:
- 140
- Interviews:
- 330
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Robby Wesley
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/23/2026 - 1/21/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 24
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2923140C0, 2923140P0, 2923140P1, 2923140C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Melanie J Carver
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 54
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:54PGY-2:42PGY-3:44
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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