Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Incredible academic and clinical setting within the largest medical complex in the world - Our primary site is the flagship public hospital and level 1 trauma center for greater Houston - Resident driven program, which empowers its learners to assume control of their own education - 10 weeks of elective time with multiple international opportunities - Multiple fellowship programs led by accomplished faculty, including global health, ultrasound, research, medical education, and administration.
Total Program Size
16
16
16
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
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
1716110C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
160
Required letters of recommendation
3
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
11
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 mentoring program
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
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
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
44
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
4
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1104821207
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Aleksandr
Last Name
Tichter
Degrees
MD, MS
Address
Baylor Coll of Med
MS BCM285
1 Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.396241 29.710529)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Leslie
Last Name
Chong
Address
Baylor Coll of Med
MS BCM285
1 Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.396241 29.710529)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
84.60
% IMG
13.80
% DO
1.50
% Female
54.00
% Male
45.90
Total Physician
43
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
43.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,680 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $66,063 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $67,850 | 21 | 14 |
Total Positions
48
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
On-call meal allowance
June Start Date
24
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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