NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Neurology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

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About Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

ACGME code
1804812160
Program director
Bing Liao
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
892
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 892 applications and invited about 14.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research, rural and women's health 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
9
Interview rate
14.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs43%

Demographics

  • Women43%
  • Men57%
  • White18%
  • Asian64%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other11%

Contact and location

Program director
Bing Liao
Program coordinator
Maria Torres-Quiles
Coordinator phone
(713) 363-9589
Program phone
(713) 363-7310
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

6560 Fannin Street 700 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 50% of residents at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 9 first-year Neurology positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program received 892 applications and interviewed about 14.6% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

Applicants who sent Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 12%.

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

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is located at 6560 Fannin Street 700 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 Bing Liao. The program coordinator, Maria Torres-Quiles, is the usual contact for application questions.

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