SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program

Surgery residency program in Webster, Texas, sponsored by HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston.

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About HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program

ACGME code
4404800007
Program director
Brian Brewer
Location
Webster, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
653
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Webster, Texas, sponsored by HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 653 applications and invited about 10.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
10.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Brian Brewer
Program coordinator
Barbara Knight
Coordinator phone
(281) 332-2511
Program phone
(501) 343-1906
Sponsoring institution
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston

500 W. Medical Center Boulevard Webster, TX 77598 Open in Google Maps

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program IMG-friendly?

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program offer?

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program?

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program received 653 applications and interviewed about 10.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program located?

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program is located at 500 W. Medical Center Boulevard Webster, TX 77598. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston.

Who is the program director of HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Clear Lake) Program?

The program director is Brian Brewer. The program coordinator, Barbara Knight, is the usual contact for application questions.

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