Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

About Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

ACGME code
3004823420
Program director
Suzanne Powell
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
564
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
26%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 564 applications and invited about 17% 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 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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

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
  • 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: interviewed16%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
6
Positions filled
6
Applications received
564
Interview rate
17%
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 graduates74%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White26%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American22%
  • Hispanic or Latino30%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Suzanne Powell
Program coordinator
Leah Jozwiak
Coordinator phone
(713) 441-3496
Program phone
(713) 441-6486
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

6565 Fannin, MS205 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 26% of residents at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) 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 Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offer?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offers 6 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program received 564 applications and interviewed about 17% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 16%.

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

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is located at 6565 Fannin, MS205 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 Suzanne Powell. The program coordinator, Leah Jozwiak, is the usual contact for application questions.

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