AnesthesiologyUniversity Based

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

ACGME code
0404811149
Program director
Lisa Farmer
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
762
Latest cycle
Interview rate
29%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 762 applications and invited about 29% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Anesthesiology program has 4%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

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
16
Interview rate
29%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women28%
  • Men72%
  • White47%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Farmer
Program coordinator
Heronica Alexander
Coordinator phone
(409) 266-7811
Program phone
(409) 772-1221
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Department of Anesthesiology 301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555-0877 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offer?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offers 16 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program received 762 applications and interviewed about 29% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at Department of Anesthesiology 301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555-0877. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

The program director is Lisa Farmer. The program coordinator, Heronica Alexander, is the usual contact for application questions.