Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Well rounded and extensive surgical experience in all specialty areas. Level 1 Trauma center with high volume and acuity provides operative trauma experience. Rotations at MDAnderson Cancer Hospital and attached Children's Hospital
Total Program Size
20
14
10
8
8
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
2923440C0
2923440P0
2923440P2
Matching program name
DOD
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
125
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
225
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
No
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)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.40
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
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
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4404821337
Beeper or Home Call
0
8
8
21
26
Program Director
First Name
Sasha
Middle Name
C
Last Name
Adams
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
MSB 4168
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.3978 29.712016)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Kimberly
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Self
Address
Univ of Texas HSC Houston
MSB 4331 General Surgery
6431 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.3978 29.712016)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
71.50
% IMG
15.20
% DO
13.20
% Female
38.50
% Male
61.40
Total Physician
48
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 8 | 1 | |
| Year | 8 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 |
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 |
| Year 5 | $76,253 | 21 | 12 |
Total Positions
60
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
Yes
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
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/