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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Urology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

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About University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

ACGME code
4804821146
Program director
Sasha Adams
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
206
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Urology residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

In the latest application cycle the program received 206 applications and invited about 30.1% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Urology programs, which interview about 25.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Urology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
30.1%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates81%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs6%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White38%
  • Asian63%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Sasha Adams
Program coordinator
Ann Marie Thompson
Coordinator phone
(713) 500-7337
Program phone
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Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6431 Fannin St, Suite 6.018 Houston, TX 77030 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Urology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How competitive is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program received 206 applications and interviewed about 30.1% of applicants. The typical Urology program interviews about 25.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is located at McGovern Medical School at UT Health 6431 Fannin St, Suite 6.018 Houston, TX 77030. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program?

The program director is Sasha Adams. The program coordinator, Ann Marie Thompson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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