Fellowships/Pain Medicine/University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston/M D Anderson Cancer Center Program
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Pain MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX
6
Positions
33.3%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5304804093
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 33
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 20.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program takes care of complex patients with malignancy associated pain and non-malignant pain. In doing so, our fellows become experts in the management of pain pathologies using pharmacologic modalities and a wide range of procedural interventions. Additionally, our team desires to prepare fellows for life after training by providing a Transition to Practice Block, dedicated to topics surrounding contract negotiation, academics vs. private practice, and financial planning.
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$79,394
PGY-1
$79,394
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
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Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5304804093
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 33
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 4/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 5/1/2026 - 6/5/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2923530F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 33.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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