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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program

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

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About University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program

ACGME code
2404821149
Program director
Emma Loucks
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program is a university Based Ophthalmology residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Ophthalmology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates9%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Emma Loucks
Program coordinator
Briana Soto Uribe
Coordinator phone
(409) 747-5801
Program phone
(409) 747-5401
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-1106 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (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 Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program IMG-friendly?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Ophthalmology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Do program signals help at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program?

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

Where is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program is located at Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-1106. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals/Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program?

The program director is Emma Loucks. The program coordinator, Briana Soto Uribe, is the usual contact for application questions.

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