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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Family 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
1204821305
Program director
Ernst Nicanord
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
648
Latest cycle
Interview rate
34.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 648 applications and invited about 34.9% 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 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, research, rural 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
34.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates41%
  • US DO graduates43%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White35%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American22%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ernst Nicanord
Program coordinator
Kimberly Denton
Coordinator phone
(409) 772-1044
Program phone
(512) 952-2752
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

301 University Boulevard Route 1123 Galveston, TX 77555-1123 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offers 12 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program received 648 applications and interviewed about 34.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

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. This page has University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at 301 University Boulevard Route 1123 Galveston, TX 77555-1123. 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 Ernst Nicanord. The program coordinator, Kimberly Denton, is the usual contact for application questions.