Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We offer rotations at multiple teaching hospitals, most in the world-renowned Texas Medical Center. All pathology subspecialties are represented, and there is exposure to the most up-to-date diagnostic techniques.
Total Program Size
7
7
7
7
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
2923300C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
120
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
400
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
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
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
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
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
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
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3004811352
Beeper or Home Call
99
8
6
4
Program Director
First Name
Md Amer
Middle Name
Amer
Last Name
Wahed
Degrees
MD, MD
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Med
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.387152 29.730445)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Macias
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Med
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.387152 29.730445)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
17.80
% IMG
76.00
% DO
6.30
% Female
60.70
% Male
39.30
Total Physician
36
Total Non Physician
3
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
50.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $67,557 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $70,085 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $71,981 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $74,888 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
28
Level 2 required
No
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
July Start Date
1
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
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://med.uth.edu/gme/trainee-resources/current-trainees/guidance-on-family-medical-leave-policy-for-residents/