University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program Vascular Surgery - Integrated Residency
Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals.
See how you matchAbout University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
- ACGME code
- 4514800124
- Program director
- Christine Shokrzadeh
- Location
- Galveston, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 2
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 143
- 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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated residency program in Galveston, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals. It offers 2 first-year positions, higher than the typical Vascular Surgery - Integrated program (1).
In the latest application cycle the program received 143 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Vascular Surgery - Integrated programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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.
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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 graduates60%
- US DO graduates20%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs20%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Christine Shokrzadeh
- Program coordinator
- LaNette Patton
- Coordinator phone
- (409) 772-8119
- Program phone
- (409) 772-6366
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555-0735 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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program offer?
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals 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 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 Vascular Surgery - Integrated 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 301 University Blvd Galveston, TX 77555-0735. 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 Christine Shokrzadeh. The program coordinator, LaNette Patton, is the usual contact for application questions.