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Baylor College of Medicine Program

Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine.

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About Baylor College of Medicine Program

ACGME code
4404821334
Program director
Ronald Cotton
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
1,428
Latest cycle
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Baylor College of Medicine Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,428 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 1% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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

Positions offered
11
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates99%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs1%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White53%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Ronald Cotton
Program coordinator
Holly Shilstone
Coordinator phone
(713) 798-6078
Email
[email protected]
Website
Program website
Sponsoring institution
Baylor College of Medicine

One Baylor Plaza, Room 404D Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Baylor College of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Baylor College of Medicine Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Baylor College of Medicine Program IMG-friendly?

About 1% of residents at Baylor College of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Baylor College of Medicine Program offer?

Baylor College of Medicine Program offers 11 first-year Surgery positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Baylor College of Medicine Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Baylor College of Medicine Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Baylor College of Medicine Program located?

Baylor College of Medicine Program is located at One Baylor Plaza, Room 404D Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Baylor College of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine Program?

The program director is Ronald Cotton. The program coordinator, Holly Shilstone, is the usual contact for application questions.

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