Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program

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

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About Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program

ACGME code
1404800003
Program director
Ritu Parikh
Location
The Woodlands, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
2,281
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
58%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in The Woodlands, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,281 applications and invited about 4.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 58% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
4.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates17%
  • US DO graduates25%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White17%
  • Asian67%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Ritu Parikh
Program coordinator
Jennifer Swing
Coordinator phone
(713) 441-4431
Program phone
(936) 290-1585
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

17201 I-45 S The Woodlands, TX 77385 Open in Google Maps

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) 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 (The Woodlands) Program IMG-friendly?

About 58% of residents at Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) 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 Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program offer?

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program offers 6 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program?

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program received 2,281 applications and interviewed about 4.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) 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 (The Woodlands) 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 (The Woodlands) Program located?

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program is located at 17201 I-45 S The Woodlands, TX 77385. Its sponsoring institution is Houston Methodist Hospital.

Who is the program director of Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program?

The program director is Ritu Parikh. The program coordinator, Jennifer Swing, is the usual contact for application questions.

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