University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:

65

Max Hours on Duty:

16

Avg 24hr Off Duty:

1

Lecture/Conference Hours:

6/week

Night Float:

Yes

Vacation Days:

21

Sick Days:

12

Faculty Ratio:

4.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:

138

Non-Physician Staff:

56

Part-Time Physicians:

8

Female Faculty:

34.6%

Outpatient Clinic Hours:

35%

Ambulatory Non-Hospital:

20%

Program Offers & Benefits

• Part-time/shared schedule positions
• 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
• 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
• MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Program Details

ACGME Code:

7004814075

NRMP Code:

2923700C0YOG

Total Positions:

32

Interviews:

90

Program Type:

University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:

Mark Alexander Farnie

Email:

mark.a.farnie@uth.tmc.edu

Program Website:

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