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HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Webster, Texas, sponsored by HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston.

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About HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program

ACGME code
1404800013
Program director
Bacel Nseir
Location
Webster, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
25
First-year spots
Applicants
3,694
Latest cycle
Interview rate
9.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
90%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program is a not Available Internal Medicine residency program in Webster, Texas, sponsored by HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston. It offers 25 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,694 applications and invited about 9.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 90% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
25
Interview rate
9.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs28%
  • Non-US IMGs62%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White26%
  • Asian53%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Bacel Nseir
Program coordinator
Jill Goodson
Coordinator phone
(713) 447-4650
Sponsoring institution
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston

500 W. Medical Center Blvd Webster, TX 77598 Open in Google Maps

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program IMG-friendly?

About 90% of residents at HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program offer?

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program offers 25 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 25 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program?

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program received 3,694 applications and interviewed about 9.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program located?

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program is located at 500 W. Medical Center Blvd Webster, TX 77598. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston.

Who is the program director of HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program?

The program director is Bacel Nseir. The program coordinator, Jill Goodson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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