Plastic Surgery - IntegratedCommunity-based university affiliated

Baylor College of Medicine Program

Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

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About Baylor College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
3624831099
Program director
Jessica Ching
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
381
Latest cycle
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Baylor College of Medicine Program is a community-based university affiliated Plastic Surgery - Integrated residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Plastic Surgery - Integrated program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 381 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 80 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.

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates94%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women39%
  • Men61%
  • White72%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Jessica Ching
Program coordinator
Holly Shilstone
Coordinator phone
(713) 798-6078
Program phone
(352) 433-9464
Sponsoring institution
Baylor College of Medicine

1 Baylor Plz Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Baylor College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Baylor College of Medicine Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Baylor College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at Baylor College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Plastic Surgery - Integrated program has 0% IMG residents.

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

Baylor College of Medicine Program offers 3 first-year Plastic Surgery - Integrated positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Baylor College of Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Plastic Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

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 0%.

Where is Baylor College of Medicine Program located?

Baylor College of Medicine Program is located at 1 Baylor Plz 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 Jessica Ching. The program coordinator, Holly Shilstone, is the usual contact for application questions.

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