Fellowships/Thoracic Surgery/University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at Houston Program
Back to FellowshipsUniversity of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center/University of Texas Medical School at Houston Program
Thoracic SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX
5
Positions
40.0%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4604813121
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 5.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 29
- Female Faculty:
- 3.40%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The training program is a 2-year curriculum with two training tracks. The first track focuses on general thoracic surgery and the second track focuses on cardiothoracic surgery. We are currently approved to train one individual in each track per year.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$84,650
PGY-1
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
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4604813121
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 12/1/2025 - 1/26/2026
- Interview Period:
- 2/2/2026 - 3/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1004460F1, 1004460F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 40.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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