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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Pediatric Cardiology (PD)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX
12
Positions
44.4%
IMG %

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Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3254821083
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
44

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
Non-Physician Staff:
4
0
Female Faculty:
50.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

For our in-house call schedule, all fellows receive a $10,000.00 yearly supplement divided by each month, on top of their current salary.

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
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

48 weeks

Salary Progression

$77,135
PGY-1
$77,135
PGY-4
$80,897
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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

City & State
Houston, TX

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3254821083
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
44
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 8/21/2026
Interview Period:
8/24/2026 - 10/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 6

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
2923325F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
21

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
44.4%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
55.6%
DO Classification
HIGH

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