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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

AnesthesiologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
116
Positions
#44
Specialty Rank
$67,557
PGY1 Salary
5.4%
IMG %
#44
Anesthesiology Ranking
74th Percentile
Top 26% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0404831152
NRMP Code:
2923040C1
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
116
Interviews:
240

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
56
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
110
00
Female Faculty:
50%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our program is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and home to the busiest trauma center in the world. Our goal is to graduate exceptionally well trained anesthesiologists while focusing on you as the individual and to help guide your development as a young professional inside and outside of the operating room. We strive to allow you the flexibility to focus your training in your area of interest with abundant elective time throughout your CA 2 and 3 years .

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$67,557
PGY-1
$70,085
PGY-2
$71,981
PGY-3
$74,888
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX
Metropolitan Area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
89(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$326K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$43K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
25.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
Median Age
44 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.35
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
69%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$67,557
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$75,907
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0404831152
NRMP Code:
2923040C1
Total Positions:
116
Interviews:
240
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Travis Hudson Markham
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/15/2025 - 10/14/2025
Interview Period:
10/20/2025 - 1/16/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2923040R0, 2923040C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Contact Person:
Marshandra C Cooper

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
26
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:26
PGY-2:30
PGY-3:30
PGY-4:30

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J1
IMG Percentage
5.4%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
9th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
27.7%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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