University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program

Preventative Medicine residency program in Texas.

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About University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program

ACGME code
3804877090
Program director
William Perkison
Location
Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
IMG residents
36.5%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program is a Preventative Medicine residency program in Texas.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 36.5% of current residents, compared with a median of 6.6% across Preventative Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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.

  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline

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Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates16%

Contact and location

Program director
William Perkison
Program coordinator
Peggy Weinshilboum
Coordinator phone
(713) 500-9468

1200 Herman Pressler St,Houston Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program sponsor visas?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 36.5% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Preventative Medicine program has 6.6% IMG residents.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall.

Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program is located at 1200 Herman Pressler St,Houston.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Occupational Medicine Program?

The program director is William Perkison. The program coordinator, Peggy Weinshilboum, is the usual contact for application questions.

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