University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
See how you matchAbout University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
- ACGME code
- 7004814075
- Program director
- Ariana Klein
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 329
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 24.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 9%
- 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/Pediatrics residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 329 applications and invited about 24.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics interview rate of 28.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Internal Medicine/Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 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
- 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
- 8
- Interview rate
- 24.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates78%
- US DO graduates13%
- US IMGs9%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women50%
- Men50%
- White53%
- Asian38%
- Black or African American9%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ariana Klein
- Program coordinator
- Phyllis Martin
- Coordinator phone
- (713) 500-6525
- Program phone
- (713) 500-5940
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Department of Internal 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 9% 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/Pediatrics program has 0% 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 8 first-year Internal Medicine/Pediatrics positions, and 8 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 329 applications and interviewed about 24.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine/Pediatrics program interviews about 28.4%.
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/Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
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 Internal 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 Ariana Klein. The program coordinator, Phyllis Martin, is the usual contact for application questions.