University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Plastic Surgery - IntegratedUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Galveston, TX(Galveston, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#50
Specialty Rank
$66,405
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#50
Plastic Surgery - Integrated Ranking
44th Percentile
Top 56% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3624811098
- NRMP Code:
- 1714362C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 54
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 22
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Rotations include MD Anderson, Shriners Hospital Texas, University of Texas Health Science Center, Austin-Dell rotation for Hand and Craniofacial, and Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi for Craniofacial. Community faculty rotations in the PGY4-6 years. Selectives with large aesthetic practices. Medical outreach programs in Mexico. Research selective is available.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,405
PGY-1
$68,654
PGY-2
$70,783
PGY-3
$73,229
PGY-4
$76,603
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance: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):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 86(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $287K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $44K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.7%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 34K
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.2
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
96°F
Winter
71°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.60
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3624811098
- NRMP Code:
- 1714362C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Daniel
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2027 - 2/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714362C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- LaNette Patton
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4PGY-6:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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