Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
University of Texas Houston Neuropathology fellows train at the heart of the Texas Medical Center. Clinical training at Memorial Hermann Hospital includes diverse surgical and autopsy cases in adult and pediatric neuropathology and ophthalmic pathology, all within a single institution serving a broad patient population. Fellows also engage in hands-on research during their research rotation in active Neurology Department laboratories.
Total Program Size
1
1
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)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
2
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)
40
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
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)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
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
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
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
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not 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
Not Available
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
24
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3154830001
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Hidehiro
Last Name
Takei
Degrees
MD
Address
McGovern Medical School at UT Health
Msb 2.136
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
Debbie
Last Name
Pena
Degrees
MD
Address
University of Texas HSC Houston
Msb 2.294
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030-1501
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.397657 29.713037)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
3
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
0.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
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 | $77,135 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $80,897 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $83,520 | 15 | 12 |
Total Positions
2
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
10
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
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
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.uth.edu/pathology/education/residency-program/resident-benefits/
Other Application Service Used
REDCap
First Year Positions
1
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Hybrid (an applicant chooses either an in-person or virtual interview format)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Letter from a department chair
Off
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
Open House
Off
Second Look
Off
Does not offer open house or second look
On
Program Director
Off
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
On
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off