Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Research and translational projects: airway inflammation, lung CA, outcomes research. linear and radial EBUS, EMN, perc trach, pleurX, rigid bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, and simulation training. Well-being Events: 3 per year minimum sponsored by the division; minimum 5 per year sponsored by GME.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
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)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1714156F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
53
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
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
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)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
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
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
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
Fully Paid by Institution
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
Available, Not 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
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
Yes
Program ID
1564821112
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Shawn
Middle Name
P E
Last Name
Nishi
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Texas Med Branch
Div of Pulmonary Crit Care and Sleep
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0561
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.777127 29.311314)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Leslie
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Elgin
Degrees
BBA
Address
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Dept of Internal Med
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0570
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.777127 29.311314)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
11.20
% IMG
82.10
% DO
6.60
% Female
21.50
% Male
78.40
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
22.20
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 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $67,711 | 22 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $70,830 | 22 | 5 |
| Year 6 | $73,373 | 22 | 5 |
Total Positions
12
Level 2 required
Yes
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
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
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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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.utmb.edu/gme/