University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Allergy and immunologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Galveston, TX(Galveston, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$73,229
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0204811026
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 70%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Oldest AI fellowship program in Texas with emphasis on training physicians for leadership positions in academic and community careers. Very balanced training between adult and pediatric patients. Clinical training occurs at busy clinics and hospitals in Galveston and League City that serve as referral centers for the surrounding areas. Fellows will work with six supportive AI faculty with diverse clinical and research interests. Protected research and didactic time.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
26 weeks
Salary Progression
$73,229
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
$73,229
PGY-4
$76,603
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 86(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $287K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $44K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.5%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.2
- Poverty Rate
- 26.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
96°F
Winter
71°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.60
Gym Membership
45
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0204811026
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jennifer Lynn Mccracken
- Email:
- jlmccrac@utmb.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/18/2026 - 8/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/10/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714020F0, 1714020F1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Lori Ellis
- Contact Email:
- laellis@utmb.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 20.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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