Vascular Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Vascular Surgery - Integrated 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
4514800125
Program director
Naveed Saqib
Location
Houston, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
167
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program is a university Based Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency program in Houston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. 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 and invited about 18.6% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs, which interview about 27.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
18.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Demographics

  • Women10%
  • Men90%
  • White60%
  • Asian30%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%

Contact and location

Program director
Naveed Saqib
Program coordinator
Pearl Adams
Coordinator phone
(713) 486-5139
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth 6400 Fannin Street. Suite 2850 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 50% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Vascular Surgery - Integrated program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offer?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program offers 2 first-year Vascular Surgery - Integrated positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

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

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program received 167 applications and interviewed about 18.6% of applicants. The typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program interviews about 27.2%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. 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 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 UTHealth 6400 Fannin Street. Suite 2850 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 Naveed Saqib. The program coordinator, Pearl Adams, is the usual contact for application questions.