Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program

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

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About HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program

ACGME code
1404800902
Program director
Rajeev Raghavan
Location
Kingwood, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
25
First-year spots
Applicants
1,651
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
62%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Kingwood, 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 1,651 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 62% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 47 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
25
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates4%
  • US DO graduates35%
  • US IMGs36%
  • Non-US IMGs26%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White5%
  • Asian77%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Rajeev Raghavan
Program coordinator
Jennifer Jacob
Coordinator phone
(281) 706-2037
Program phone
(713) 301-7587
Sponsoring institution
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston

22999 US Highway 59 N Kingwood, TX 77339 Open in Google Maps

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

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

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) 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 HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program IMG-friendly?

About 62% of residents at HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

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

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) 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 (Kingwood) Program?

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program received 1,651 applications and interviewed about 14.7% 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 (Kingwood) 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 (Kingwood) 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 (Kingwood) Program located?

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program is located at 22999 US Highway 59 N Kingwood, TX 77339. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston.

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

The program director is Rajeev Raghavan. The program coordinator, Jennifer Jacob, is the usual contact for application questions.

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