University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
HOUSTON, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#30
Specialty Rank
$74,140
PGY1 Salary
7.1%
IMG %
#30
Child neurology Ranking
63rd Percentile
Top 37% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854831078
- NRMP Code:
- 2923185C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Female Faculty:
- 62.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 45%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide many of the major textbooks that you will need, pay your AAN and CNS annual dues, RITE Exam fee, and provide access to most journals you will need.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$74,140
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$74,140
PGY-3
$77,135
PGY-4
$80,897
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 23.1%
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854831078
- NRMP Code:
- 2923185C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shade Bethena Moody
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2923185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Angela K Applewhite
- Contact Email:
- angela.applewhite@uth.tmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 7.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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