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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Neurocritical CareUniversity-based
Houston, TX
8
Positions

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
5504818003
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
25

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
80
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
12
00
Female Faculty:
25.00%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The UTHealth Houston Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program is one of the largest in the country, with over 80 dedicated Neuro ICU beds within three Memorial Hermann Hospitals across Houston, Texas. Our program focuses on three pillars essential for a robust academic neurocritical care program: excellence in clinical care, outstanding training, and transformative research. Our program includes over 12 neurointensivists of diverse backgrounds collaborating in a high-acuity patient care.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Subsidized child care
  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

8 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:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Houston, TX

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
5504818003
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
25
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
1/19/2026 - 6/30/2026
Interview Period:
3/16/2026 - 6/5/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

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

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
8 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO data not available for this program

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