Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The general psychiatry residency training program in the department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences offers a four-year program. Its overall training objective is teaching residents the fundamentals of acute and long-term treatment of psychiatric patients. We offer training in the biological, psychological, behavioral, and socio-cultural aspects of psychiatry and strive to prepare residents for successful careers that emphasize clinical practice, scholarship, teaching and research.
Total Program Size
20
17
17
15
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
2923400C0
2923400C1
2923400C2
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
140
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
451
Minimum score
451
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)
52
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
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
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
8
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
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
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
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
33
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4004831215
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
5
99
Program Director
First Name
Vineeth
Middle Name
P
Last Name
John
Degrees
MD, MBA
Address
McGovern Med Sch at UTHealth
Rm 3236
1941 East Rd
Houston, TX 77054
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.39416 29.694523)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jennifer
Middle Name
N
Last Name
Nandlal
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
Dept of Psychiatry & Behav Sci Rm 3236
1941 East Rd
Houston, TX 77054
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.39416 29.694523)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
85.10
% IMG
12.70
% DO
2.00
% Female
57.30
% Male
42.60
Total Physician
58
Total Non Physician
7
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
41.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | ||
| Year | 5 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,589 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $68,044 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $69,884 | 21 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $72,707 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
69
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
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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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