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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

ACGME code
1404821421
Program director
Lindsay Sonstein
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
31
First-year spots
Applicants
2,440
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 31 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 2,440 applications and invited about 13% 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 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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
31
Interview rate
13%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates41%
  • US DO graduates50%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White23%
  • Asian59%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other1%

Contact and location

Program director
Lindsay Sonstein
Program coordinator
Christine Villarreal
Coordinator phone
(409) 772-2650
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Department of Medicine 301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77550-0570 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program offer?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offers 31 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 31 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program received 2,440 applications and interviewed about 13% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at Department of Medicine 301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77550-0570. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

The program director is Lindsay Sonstein. The program coordinator, Christine Villarreal, is the usual contact for application questions.

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