Vascular Surgery - IntegratedUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program

Vascular Surgery - Integrated 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
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
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.