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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Dermatology residency program in Bellaire, 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
0804821100
Program director
Misha Koshelev
Location
Bellaire, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
333
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Bellaire, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 333 applications and invited about 14.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Dermatology programs, which interview about 12.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 5% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Dermatology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
14.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates95%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women81%
  • Men19%
  • White48%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Misha Koshelev
Program coordinator
Natasha Klimas
Coordinator phone
(713) 500-8336
Program phone
(713) 500-8334
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

McGovern Medical School at UT Health Department of Dermatology 6500 West Loop South, Ste. 130 Bellaire, TX 77401 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?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 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 Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents.

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 7 first-year Dermatology positions, and 7 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 333 applications and interviewed about 14.1% of applicants. The typical Dermatology program interviews about 12.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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 Department of Dermatology 6500 West Loop South, Ste. 130 Bellaire, TX 77401. 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 Misha Koshelev. The program coordinator, Natasha Klimas, is the usual contact for application questions.

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