Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

ACGME code
4204811194
Program director
John Heymann
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
670
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
55%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Radiology-Diagnostic program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 670 applications and invited about 14.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 55% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 44 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed41%
  • Silver signal: interviewed33%
  • No signal: interviewed1%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed23%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed5%
Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates38%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs38%

Demographics

  • Women29%
  • Men67%
  • White21%
  • Asian33%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
John Heymann
Program coordinator
Lycia Champagne-Buckley
Coordinator phone
(409) 772-9179
Program phone
(409) 772-9188
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Department of Radiology 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-0709 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

About 55% of residents at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offer?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offers 2 first-year Radiology-Diagnostic positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program received 670 applications and interviewed about 14.3% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program a gold signal received interviews about 41% of the time, silver signals about 33%, and applicants without a signal about 1%.

Where is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at Department of Radiology 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555-0709. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

The program director is John Heymann. The program coordinator, Lycia Champagne-Buckley, is the usual contact for application questions.

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