University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Thoracic surgery - integratedUniversity-based
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
12
Positions
$67,557
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4614800001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- 0
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$67,557
PGY-1
$70,085
PGY-2
$71,891
PGY-3
$74,888
PGY-4
$78,541
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
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
- 25.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- 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:
- 4614800001
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Robert A Hetz
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 12/13/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- 0
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Contact Person:
- Pearl Espinoza Adams
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2PGY-6:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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