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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

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About University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

ACGME code
4204821196
Program director
Nicholas Beckmann
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
784
Latest cycle
Interview rate
12.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

In the latest application cycle the program received 784 applications and invited about 12.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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
  • 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: interviewed56%
  • Silver signal: interviewed6%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed23%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed1%
Interview rate
12.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women57%
  • Men43%
  • White43%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Nicholas Beckmann
Program coordinator
Lori Brown
Coordinator phone
(713) 500-7640
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston Department of Diagnostic Radiology 6431 Fannin Street, Suite 2.116 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 16% 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 Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program received 784 applications and interviewed about 12.1% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

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 56% of the time, silver signals about 6%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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 UTHealth Houston Department of Diagnostic Radiology 6431 Fannin Street, Suite 2.116 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 Nicholas Beckmann. The program coordinator, Lori Brown, is the usual contact for application questions.

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