University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program Emergency Medicine Residency
Emergency Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
See how you matchAbout University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
- ACGME code
- 1104821096
- Program director
- Jessica Wilson
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 21
- First-year spots
- IMG residents
- 2%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 21 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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.
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 21
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 1
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates61%
- US DO graduates37%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs2%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men42%
- White60%
- Asian27%
- Black or African American10%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
- Other6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jessica Wilson
- Program coordinator
- Novate Creeks
- Coordinator phone
- (713) 500-7882
- Program phone
- (713) 500-7691
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston 6431 Fannin St, JJL 2nd Flr. 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 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 2% 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 Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 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 21 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 21 were filled in the latest Match.
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. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.
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 UTHealth Houston 6431 Fannin St, JJL 2nd Flr. 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 Jessica Wilson. The program coordinator, Novate Creeks, is the usual contact for application questions.