HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Kingwood, TX(Kingwood, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#275
Specialty Rank
$61,963
PGY1 Salary
11.5%
IMG %
#275
Surgery Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800439
- NRMP Code:
- 2211440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 50
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
All residents receive an annual on-call meal stipend of $950.00 and an orientation stipend of $1,000.00
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,963
PGY-1
$64,126
PGY-2
$66,373
PGY-3
$69,701
PGY-4
$72,842
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 27.6%(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:
- 4404800439
- NRMP Code:
- 2211440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mike Kuo Liang
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/18/2026 - 1/6/2027
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2211440C0, 2211440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston
- Contact Person:
- Lizette Bocanegra
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 13th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 19.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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