Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program

Transitional Year residency program in Kingwood, Texas, sponsored by HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston.

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About HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program

ACGME code
9994800258
Program director
Ijeoma Arubaleze
Location
Kingwood, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
537
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Kingwood, Texas, sponsored by HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston.

In the latest application cycle the program received 537 applications and invited about 18.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
18.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates92%
  • US DO graduates8%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Ijeoma Arubaleze
Program coordinator
Gabriela Arciniega
Coordinator phone
(281) 348-8000
Program phone
(281) 348-8986
Sponsoring institution
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston

22999 US Hwy 59 N Kingwood, TX 77339 Open in Google Maps

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

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

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

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

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program received 537 applications and interviewed about 18.6% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) 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 (Kingwood) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program is located at 22999 US Hwy 59 N Kingwood, TX 77339. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston.

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

The program director is Ijeoma Arubaleze. The program coordinator, Gabriela Arciniega, is the usual contact for application questions.