Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We have a wonderful group of residents, faculty, and staff. With an exceptional dual site training environment including both the nation's busiest Level 1 trauma center at one site and Houston's busiest emergency center at the other, we offer a rich, challenging, and supportive space deliberately planned to develop our trainees into the physicians, educators, researchers, and leaders of tomorrow.
Total Program Size
21
21
21
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
NRMP Match Codes
2923110C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
240
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
4
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
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)
Yes
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
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Yes
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
Fully Paid by Institution
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
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
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
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1104821096
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Michael
Last Name
Van Meter
Degrees
MD, MPH
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
JJL 260H
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.3978 29.712016)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ashlyn
Last Name
Kopech
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
JJL 450
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.3978 29.712016)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
84.90
% IMG
2.20
% DO
12.80
% Female
51.90
% Male
48.00
Total Physician
71
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
52.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
---|---|---|---|
Year | 3 | 1 | |
Year | 1 | 1 | |
Year | 1 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
---|---|---|---|
Year 1 | $65,589 | 21 | 12 |
Year 2 | $68,043 | 21 | 12 |
Year 3 | $69,884 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
63
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
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
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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