University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Galveston, TX(Galveston, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
36
Positions
$66,405
PGY1 Salary
20.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204821305
- NRMP Code:
- 1714120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 150
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 205
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 12
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 53.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 6%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Areas of concentration: Sports Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Research opportunities, preparation for academic practice, behavioral medicine and time off for board prep. U-World provided at NO cost to residents. Lifestyle Medicine Certification.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- 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
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,405
PGY-1
$68,654
PGY-2
$70,783
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not 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
- 86(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $287K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $44K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.7%(FREIDA)
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:
- 1204821305
- NRMP Code:
- 1714120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 36
- Interviews:
- 150
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Juliet Mckee
- Email:
- jmckee@utmb.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/10/2026 - 2/10/2027
- 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:
- 205
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 205
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 25
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Kimberly Covert
- Contact Email:
- kicovert@utmb.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 205
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 20.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 23rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 43.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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