Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Baylor College of Medicine Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

About Baylor College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
3004831350
Program director
Lisa Hensch
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
680
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
47%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baylor College of Medicine Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 680 applications and invited about 13.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 47% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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
7
Positions filled
7
Applications received
680
Interview rate
13.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates15%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs32%

Demographics

  • Women76%
  • Men24%
  • White44%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Lisa Hensch
Program coordinator
Yvetter Boney
Coordinator phone
(713) 798-4083
Program phone
(832) 824-3421
Sponsoring institution
Baylor College of Medicine

One Baylor Plaza Department of Pathology Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Baylor College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baylor College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 47% of residents at Baylor College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baylor College of Medicine Program offer?

Baylor College of Medicine Program offers 7 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Baylor College of Medicine Program?

Baylor College of Medicine Program received 680 applications and interviewed about 13.2% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baylor College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

Do program signals help at Baylor College of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent Baylor College of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 12%.

Where is Baylor College of Medicine Program located?

Baylor College of Medicine Program is located at One Baylor Plaza Department of Pathology Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Lisa Hensch. The program coordinator, Yvetter Boney, is the usual contact for application questions.

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