Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) offers an ACGME approved two-year fellowship, which is designed to provide comprehensive training within all of the subdivisions of endocrinology. The program includes a broad clinical exposure, a structured curriculum, and varied research opportunities under faculty supervision. The program is designed to fulfill the needs of those trainees who intend to pursue academic careers in clinical and/or basic endocrine research, as well as those who anticipate their future activities to be the clinical practice of the specialty.
Total Program Size
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
30
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
35
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1434831017
Beeper or Home Call
28
8
Program Director
First Name
Katie
Last Name
Guttenberg
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Msb 5.100
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.397657 29.713037)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Joshlyn
Last Name
Mitchell-Harper
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
MSB 5.104
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.397657 29.713037)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
83.30
% IMG
16.70
% DO
0.00
% Female
100.00
% Male
0.00
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
63.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $77,134 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $80,897 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
6
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.uth.edu/hr/service-areas/employee-relations/leave-policies/family-and-medical-leave
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
On
Program Director
On
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
Off
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
On
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off