Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

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About Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

ACGME code
4204800935
Program director
Elliott Friedman
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
610
Latest cycle
IMG residents
18%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is a community-based university affiliated Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 610 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 18% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 45 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates82%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women24%
  • Men76%
  • White24%
  • Asian65%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino12%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Elliott Friedman
Program coordinator
Sheori Sinegal
Coordinator phone
(713) 441-3215
Program phone
(713) 441-2800
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

6565 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program IMG-friendly?

About 18% of residents at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

Do program signals help at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

Applicants who sent Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program located?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is located at 6565 Fannin Street Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Houston Methodist Hospital.

Who is the program director of Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

The program director is Elliott Friedman. The program coordinator, Sheori Sinegal, is the usual contact for application questions.

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