University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program Radiology-Diagnostic Residency
Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.
See how you matchAbout University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
- ACGME code
- 4204811194
- Program director
- John Heymann
- Location
- Galveston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 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 (6).
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
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- 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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.
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.