INTERNAL MEDICINE

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Houston, Texas

ACGME ID1404831423
Program Code2923140C0
NRMP Code2923140C0 | 2923140P0 | 2923140P1 | 2923140C1

Our program supports diverse residents through certificates in research, leadership, teaching, and management. To prevent burnout, we have no 24-hour

Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

54

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Interviews Last Year

330

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Year 1 Seats

54

Interviews Last Year

330
31%

Interview Ratio

6.1

% US MD

88.8

% IMG

6
J-1 VisaAccepts
H-1B VisaNo
F-1 VisaNo
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

No

Graduation Year Requirement

5

J-1 Visa

Yes

H-1B Visa

No

F-1 Visa

No

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Interviews Last Year

330

Interview to Seat Ratio

6.1

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

No

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$69,583
PGY-2
$72,187
PGY-3
$74,140

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

235-267

Silver Signal → Invite

10%

Gold Signal → Invite

47%

No Signal → Invite

4%

US IMG → Invite

3%

Non-US IMG → Invite

4%

Highlights

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Program Type

University-based

Year 1 Size

54

Year 2 Size

42

Year 3 Size

44

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

140

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.1

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

65

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Phone

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

University-based

Program Code

2923140C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

No

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Visa Sponsorship

J-1 through ECFMG

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

54

Year 2 Program Size

42

Year 3 Program Size

44

% IMG Residents

6 %

% US MD Residents

88.8 %

% DO Residents

5.2 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

140

Total Physician Faculty

160

Faculty:Resident Ratio

1.1

Night Float

Yes

Night Float (PGY-1)

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

69583

Year 2 Compensation

72187

Year 3 Compensation

74140

PGY-1 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

21 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

21 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

65 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

16 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

1

Medical Insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

Yes

Application Deadline

December 31, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

330

Min Letters of Recommendation

2

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

2923140C0 | 2923140P0 | 2923140P1 | 2923140C1

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-21 to 2026-01-15

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-23 to 2027-01-21

Start Dates

June | July

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

Yes

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

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Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Contact Number

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Primary Institution

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Participant Institutions

Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston) | Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center | Baylor St Luke's Medical Center | University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center | Lyndon B Johnson General Hospital | UT Physicians Specialty Clinics

Annual Hospital Admissions

43198

Annual ED Visits

96410

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

On-call meal allowancePlacement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Residency Programs by Year

Quota vs Filled positions over the years

PGY-1 Residents

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United States 6

Vinita Akula

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Victoria Chu

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX, United States

Tanvi Gupta

UTMB

Galveston, TX, United States

Taylor Hopper

Tulane University

New Orleans, LA, United States

Jennifer Ma

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX, United States

Stephen Patin

Louisiana State University

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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