Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program offers high-acuity training with broad exposure to pulmonary and critical care pathology. Fellows gain extensive interventional pulmonary experience, including rigid bronchoscopy, robotic-assisted and navigational bronchoscopy, EBUS, and therapeutic airway procedures, along with comprehensive pleural training.-Fellows receive advanced critical care ultrasound training with support toward board certification. A structured mentorship program fosters individualized career development. Robust research infrastructure supports clinical trials, grant success, and scholarship.-Additional strengths include educator track, graduated autonomy, a 100% board pass rate, top CHEST Challenge performance, and U.S. News-ranked #8 in Pulmonology.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
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
47
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)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
30
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
5
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
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
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
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
1564814154
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Deepa
Middle Name
Bangalore
Last Name
Gotur
Degrees
MD, EdD, MD
Address
Houston Methodist Hosp
Ste 401
6550 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-2718
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.399976 29.71144)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rebecca
Last Name
George
Degrees
BS
Address
Houston Methodist Hosp
Ste 401
6550 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-2718
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.399976 29.71144)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
50.00
% IMG
50.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
33.30
% Male
66.70
Total Physician
12
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2 | 0 | |
| Year | 2 | 0 | |
| Year | 2 | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $79,972 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $83,738 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $86,771 | 28 | 999 |
Total Positions
9
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
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
Gallery Image 1
Gallery Image 2
Gallery Image 3
Gallery Image 5
Gallery Image 6
Gallery Image 4
Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.houstonmethodist.org/-/media/pdf/education/gme/administrative/policies/07-paid-time-off-and-other-leaves-72022.ashx
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
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
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
Off
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
On
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
On
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
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off