University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Galveston, TX(Galveston, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#283
Specialty Rank
$66,405
PGY1 Salary
27.3%
IMG %
#283
Emergency Medicine Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104800003
- NRMP Code:
- 1714110C1YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 60
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Collaborate with UTMB Aerospace program in conjunction with NASA and commercial space opportunities, elective rotations at Antarctica and Japan, outstanding faculty with the majority of our academic faculty having fellowship training, largest SIM center in the country, ultrasound experience from fellowship trained faculty in one of the Pioneers and bedside ultrasound, NIH supported translational research program, care for high-volume of pts arriving from one of the busiest cruise ports in USA
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal 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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,405
PGY-1
$68,654
PGY-2
$70,783
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 82(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $390K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
92°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.10
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104800003
- NRMP Code:
- 1714110C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Dietrich Jehle
- Email:
- dijehle@utmb.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/13/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 1/21/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
- June Start Date:
- June 15
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714110C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Medical Branch at League City
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Medical Branch at League City
- Contact Person:
- Vanessa Phillips
- Contact Email:
- valphill@utmb.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 27.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 45.5%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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