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University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Urology residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

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About University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

ACGME code
4804811144
Program director
Joseph Sonstein
Location
Galveston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
166
Latest cycle
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is a university Based Urology residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

In the latest application cycle the program received 166 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Urology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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.

  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women20%
  • Men80%
  • White50%
  • Asian30%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Joseph Sonstein
Program coordinator
Debra Burkley
Coordinator phone
(409) 772-2091
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Division of Urology, Route 0540 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 Medical Branch Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Urology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program located?

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program is located at Division of Urology, Route 0540 301 University Boulevard Galveston, TX 77555. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program?

The program director is Joseph Sonstein. The program coordinator, Debra Burkley, is the usual contact for application questions.