Vascular Surgery - IntegratedCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

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

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About Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

ACGME code
4514800113
Program director
Eric Peden
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
167
Latest cycle
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is a community-based university affiliated Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by Houston Methodist Hospital. It offers 2 first-year positions, higher than the typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program (1).

In the latest application cycle the program received 167 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 72 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 minimum score
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Contact and location

Program director
Eric Peden
Program coordinator
Sandra Vale
Coordinator phone
(713) 441-9319
Program phone
(713) 441-5200
Sponsoring institution
Houston Methodist Hospital

6550 Fannin Suite 1401 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 10% of residents at Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Vascular Surgery - Integrated program has 0% 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 2 first-year Vascular Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Where is Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program located?

Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program is located at 6550 Fannin Suite 1401 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 Eric Peden. The program coordinator, Sandra Vale, is the usual contact for application questions.