Baylor College of Medicine Program
Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
48
Positions
#92
Specialty Rank
$69,585
PGY1 Salary
11.4%
IMG %
#92
Emergency Medicine Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104821207
- NRMP Code:
- 1716110C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 195
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 43
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 43.8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Baylor College of Medicine Emergency Medicine Residency is a 3-year, ACGME-accredited program, established in 2010 in Houston, TX. Our foremost goal is to train expert emergency medicine physicians who are leaders in their chosen domains. We embrace the diverse lived experiences of our community and strive to provide culturally competent and equitable care for all. To learn more, please visit: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/emergency-medicine/education/emergency-medicine-residency
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
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
Salary Progression
$69,585
PGY-1
$72,189
PGY-2
$74,142
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 66.19(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $238,000
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,251
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Household Income
- $73,035
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 391.9%
- Median Commute Time
- 204 min
- Use Public Transportation
- 14.2%
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104821207
- NRMP Code:
- 1716110C1
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 195
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Aleksandr Tichter
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/2/2026 - 9/23/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2026 - 2/4/2027
- 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:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1716110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Contact Person:
- Leslie Chong
- Contact Email:
- Leslie.Chong@bcm.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 16
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:16PGY-2:16PGY-3:16
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 44
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.4%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 13th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.5%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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