University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Occupational and Environmental 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
3824877090
Program director
William Perkison
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
55
Latest cycle
Interview rate
32.7%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Occupational and Environmental Medicine residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Occupational and Environmental Medicine program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 55 applications and invited about 32.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Occupational and Environmental Medicine interview rate of 35%.

The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
1
Interview rate
32.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
William Perkison
Program coordinator
Peggy Weinshilboum
Coordinator phone
(713) 500-9479
Program phone
(713) 500-9468
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

1200 Herman Pressler St RAS-W1040 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?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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 1 first-year Occupational and Environmental Medicine position, and 1 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 55 applications and interviewed about 32.7% of applicants. The typical Occupational and Environmental Medicine program interviews about 35%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Occupational and Environmental Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 239.

Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at 1200 Herman Pressler St RAS-W1040 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 William Perkison. The program coordinator, Peggy Weinshilboum, is the usual contact for application questions.