University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 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
- 3404821101
- Program director
- Nikola Dragojlovic
- Location
- Houston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 483
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 12%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 483 applications and invited about 18.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation interview rate of 16.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 54 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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 18.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates75%
- US DO graduates13%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs6%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White25%
- Asian19%
- Black or African American38%
- Hispanic or Latino19%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Nikola Dragojlovic
- Program coordinator
- Kathy Brown
- Coordinator phone
- (713) 797-7429
- Program phone
- (713) 500-5346
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
UTHealth Houston PM&R Education Office 1333B Moursund, Suite 114 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 12% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program has 0% 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 4 first-year Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation positions, and 4 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 483 applications and interviewed about 18.6% of applicants. The typical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program interviews about 16.6%.
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 Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.
Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at UTHealth Houston PM&R Education Office 1333B Moursund, Suite 114 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 Nikola Dragojlovic. The program coordinator, Kathy Brown, is the usual contact for application questions.