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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

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About University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

ACGME code
1404831423
Program director
Robby Wesley
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
41
First-year spots
Applicants
2,864
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 41 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,864 applications and invited about 10.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine interview rate of 10.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14% 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
41
Interview rate
10.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White33%
  • Asian45%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino14%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native1%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Robby Wesley
Program coordinator
Melanie Carver
Coordinator phone
(713) 500-6526
Program phone
(713) 500-6743
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Department of Medicine 6431 Fannin St, MSB 1.134 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 Health Science Center at Houston Program IMG-friendly?

About 14% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offer?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offers 41 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 41 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program received 2,864 applications and interviewed about 10.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 Health Science Center at Houston 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Department of Medicine 6431 Fannin St, MSB 1.134 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

The program director is Robby Wesley. The program coordinator, Melanie Carver, is the usual contact for application questions.

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