AnesthesiologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

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About University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

ACGME code
0404831152
Program director
Travis Markham
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
27
First-year spots
Applicants
1,192
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a community-based university affiliated Anesthesiology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 27 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,192 applications and invited about 21.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
27
Interview rate
21.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates67%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs2%

Demographics

  • Women45%
  • Men55%
  • White39%
  • Asian37%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Travis Markham
Program coordinator
Marshandra Cooper
Coordinator phone
(713) 500-6113
Program phone
(713) 500-6202
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6431 Fannin Street, MSB 5.020 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program IMG-friendly?

About 5% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offer?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offers 27 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 27 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program received 1,192 applications and interviewed about 21.7% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6431 Fannin Street, MSB 5.020 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

The program director is Travis Markham. The program coordinator, Marshandra Cooper, is the usual contact for application questions.

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