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Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program

Transitional Year residency program in Conroe, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

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About Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program

ACGME code
9994800003
Program director
Alexandria Allen
Location
Conroe, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
255
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.1%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program is a community-based Transitional Year residency program in Conroe, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital.

In the latest application cycle the program received 255 applications and invited about 25.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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 scores of interviewed applicants

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
25.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Alexandria Allen
Program coordinator
Angelica Lopez
Coordinator phone
(713) 441-8236
Program phone
(936) 290-1585
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

17201 I-45 S Conroe, TX 77385 Open in Google Maps

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program sponsor visas?

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

How competitive is Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program?

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program received 255 applications and interviewed about 25.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) 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 (The Woodlands) Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program located?

Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program is located at 17201 I-45 S Conroe, TX 77385. Its sponsoring institution is Houston Methodist Hospital.

Who is the program director of Houston Methodist (The Woodlands) Program?

The program director is Alexandria Allen. The program coordinator, Angelica Lopez, is the usual contact for application questions.