Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Since our initial accreditation in 1954, our program has been committed to helping young surgeons achieve their full potential. With state of the art facilities and technology, access to a diverse patient population, and vast opportunities for research including two NIH-sponsored T32 training grants, our trainees are immersed in an outstanding learning environment.
Total Program Size
11
8
7
7
7
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1714440C0
1714440P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
140
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
240
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
240
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
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
6
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
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Primary care
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
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
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
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4404811333
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Richard
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Lu
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Dept of Surgery
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0534
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.777127 29.311314)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Estella
Last Name
Carrasco
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Texas Med Branch Hosps
Dept of Surgery
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0534
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.777127 29.311314)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
42.70
% IMG
49.20
% DO
8.10
% Female
44.50
% Male
55.50
Total Physician
29
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
44.40
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 2 | 1 | |
| Year | 1 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,243 | 32 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $65,385 | 32 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $67,412 | 32 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $69,742 | 32 | 5 |
| Year 5 | $72,955 | 32 | 5 |
Total Positions
40
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
June Start Date
16
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/hr/employees/fmla-and-sick-leave-pool-requests