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Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

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About Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

ACGME code
1204821565
Program director
Kelly Gabler
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
573
Latest cycle
Interview rate
26.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 573 applications and invited about 26.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
26.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates57%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White26%
  • Asian43%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino26%

Contact and location

Program director
Kelly Gabler
Program coordinator
Sofia Medrano
Coordinator phone
(281) 420-8841
Program phone
(281) 420-8400
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

424 Hahlo St. Houston, TX 77020 Open in Google Maps

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program sponsor visas?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) 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 Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offer?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program received 573 applications and interviewed about 26.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program located?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is located at 424 Hahlo St. Houston, TX 77020. Its sponsoring institution is Houston Methodist Hospital.

Who is the program director of Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

The program director is Kelly Gabler. The program coordinator, Sofia Medrano, is the usual contact for application questions.