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Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences Program

Forensic Pathology (PTH)OtherIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX
2
Positions
$106,246
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3104821080
Program Type:
Other
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
2

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
9/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
6.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
13
Non-Physician Staff:
30
0
Female Faculty:
38.50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (HCIFS), Houston, Texas is located on the Texas Medical Center (TMC) campus and offers - two distinct services for the Harris County community - the Medical Examiner Service and the Crime Laboratory Service. It is accredited by - 7 forensic science accrediting organizations, and a member of the Texas Medical Center since 1983. HCIFS serves Harris County, - the metropolitan Houston area, and six surrounding counties with a population of nearly 5 mi

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$106,246
PGY-1
$106,246
PGY-4

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3104821080
Total Positions:
2
Interviews:
2
Program Type:
Other

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/1/2025 - 3/31/2027
Interview Period:
6/1/2025 - 3/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Previous GME Required:
Yes
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
2369310F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
2
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:2

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
80

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
50.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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