University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-based
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
4
Positions
$69,583
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1304821034
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 21
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 13
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 9
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are currently focusing on the success of our combined Pediatrics Medical Genetics Training Program. Medical Genetics is the parent program for the combined program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$69,583
PGY-1
$72,187
PGY-2
$74,140
PGY-3
$77,134
PGY-4
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):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- Population
- 72K
- 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:
- 1304821034
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 21
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Hope Northrup
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/23/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2923130F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Melodie S Allison
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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