Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

About University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

ACGME code
3004811352
Program director
Md. Amer Wahed
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 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

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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: interviewed19%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed33%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed17%
Positions offered
6
Positions filled
6
Applications received
709
Interview rate
20.9%
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 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
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.

Do program signals help at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 19%.

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.

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