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Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

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About Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

ACGME code
4404822335
Program director
Sylvia Martinez
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
1,122
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
27%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is a not Available Surgery residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,122 applications and invited about 6.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 27% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
6.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates74%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs18%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White41%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino21%
  • Other9%

Contact and location

Program director
Sylvia Martinez
Program coordinator
Kristina McDonald
Coordinator phone
(713) 363-9604
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

6550 Fannin Street, Smith Tower 1661 Department of Surgery Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program IMG-friendly?

About 27% of residents at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offer?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program offers 6 first-year Surgery positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program received 1,122 applications and interviewed about 6.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) 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 Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program located?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is located at 6550 Fannin Street, Smith Tower 1661 Department of Surgery Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is Houston Methodist Hospital.

Who is the program director of Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program?

The program director is Sylvia Martinez. The program coordinator, Kristina McDonald, is the usual contact for application questions.

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