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Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

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About Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

ACGME code
1404813534
Program director
Christopher Force
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
22
First-year spots
Applicants
1,901
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital. It offers 22 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,901 applications and invited about 14.2% 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 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and research 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
22
Interview rate
14.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White32%
  • Asian59%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Christopher Force
Program coordinator
Michelle Henderson
Coordinator phone
(713) 441-5114
Program phone
(713) 441-6742
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

6550 Fannin St, SM 1001 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offer?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offers 22 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 22 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program received 1,901 applications and interviewed about 14.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program located?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is located at 6550 Fannin St, SM 1001 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Houston Methodist Hospital.

Who is the program director of Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

The program director is Christopher Force. The program coordinator, Michelle Henderson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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