University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Galveston, TX(Galveston, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#106
Specialty Rank
$60,800
PGY1 Salary
5.6%
IMG %
#106
Dermatology Ranking
26th Percentile
Top 74% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0804811086
- NRMP Code:
- 1714080A0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 30
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 41.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The UTMB Dermatology Residency Program offers our dermatology residents a comprehensive curriculum that prepares graduates for careers in private, academic, and industrial careers in a friendly and supportive environment.
Program Offers & Benefits
- 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$60,800
PGY-1
$62,700
PGY-2
$64,600
PGY-3
$66,500
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life 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
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
- 24.8%
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:
- 0804811086
- NRMP Code:
- 1714080A0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 30
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard Fahy Wagner
- Email:
- rfwagner@utmb.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 2/7/2025 - 2/21/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714080A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Sarah L Zarazua
- Contact Email:
- slzarazu@utmb.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 5.6%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
Program Rankings
This section is currently being developed with comprehensive ranking data and analysis.
Resources & Tools
Advanced Matching Tools
Maximize your match potential with our AI-powered analysis tools