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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Emergency Medicine 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
1104800003
Program director
Dietrich Jehle
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
IMG residents
19%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 7 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 19% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 72 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.

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs19%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White69%
  • Asian6%
  • Black or African American13%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Dietrich Jehle
Program coordinator
Vanessa Phillips
Coordinator phone
(409) 772-1753
Program phone
(716) 472-4094
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555-1173 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?

About 19% of residents at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

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

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offers 7 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

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. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at 301 University Blvd. Galveston, TX 77555-1173. 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 Dietrich Jehle. The program coordinator, Vanessa Phillips, is the usual contact for application questions.

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