Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.
See how you matchAbout 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.