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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Family Medicine residency program in Houston, 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
1204821490
Program director
Phuc Nguyen
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
721
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 721 applications and invited about 27.7% 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 17% 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. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
27.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates39%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White25%
  • Asian56%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%

Contact and location

Program director
Phuc Nguyen
Program coordinator
Rose Mary Betancourt-Trevino
Coordinator phone
(713) 500-7610
Program phone
(713) 500-7616
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

UTHealth Houston Family Medicine Residency Program 6431 Fannin St Ste JJL 308 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?

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 17% 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 Family Medicine program has 22% 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 12 first-year Family Medicine 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 721 applications and interviewed about 27.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at UTHealth Houston Family Medicine Residency Program 6431 Fannin St Ste JJL 308 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 Phuc Nguyen. The program coordinator, Rose Mary Betancourt-Trevino, is the usual contact for application questions.