University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Vascular surgery - integratedUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
10
Positions
$63,679
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4514800125
- NRMP Code:
- 2923451C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 21.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The goal of our training program is to provide a high quality education that appropriately prepares trainees to face future challenges in the field of vascular surgery. The faculty of the department of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery is committed to help each resident become independent and proficient in the management of all surgical and medical aspects of vascular disease. Trainees are exposed to the full spectrum of vascular disorders treated by both open and endovascular procedures.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,679
PGY-1
$66,062
PGY-2
$67,849
PGY-3
$70,589
PGY-4
$74,032
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
- 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
- 26.9%(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:
- 4514800125
- NRMP Code:
- 2923451C0
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Naveed Usman Saqib
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- 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:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2923451C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Pearl D 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-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 30th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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