University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical Residency
Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
See how you matchAbout University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
- ACGME code
- 3004811352
- Program director
- Md. Amer Wahed
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 709
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 68%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 709 applications and invited about 20.9% 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 68% 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.
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 20.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates4%
- US DO graduates29%
- US IMGs25%
- Non-US IMGs43%
Demographics
- Women54%
- Men46%
- White36%
- Asian54%
- Hispanic or Latino18%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Md. Amer Wahed
- Program coordinator
- Amy Macias
- Coordinator phone
- (713) 500-5402
- Program phone
- (713) 500-5330
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6431 Fannin Street, MSB 2.262 Department of Pathology 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?
Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at 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 Health Science Center at Houston Program IMG-friendly?
About 68% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offer?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offers 6 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 6 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 709 applications and interviewed about 20.9% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.
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 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.
Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6431 Fannin Street, MSB 2.262 Department of Pathology 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 Md. Amer Wahed. The program coordinator, Amy Macias, is the usual contact for application questions.