HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Kingwood, TX(Kingwood, Texas Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
$60,154
PGY1 Salary
32.1%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104800220
- NRMP Code:
- 2211110C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 130
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Female Faculty:
- 42.9%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
At Kingwood, we reign in the resuscitation bay—our residents lead with skill, calm, and precision in high-stakes environments. We’re a tight-knit team that learns by doing, with minimal competing learners and hands-on experience managing the sickest patients. We balance community style fast paced environment with academic enthusiasm for teaching. Wellness is built into our structure through streamlined workflows and strong support.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,154
PGY-1
$62,254
PGY-2
$64,438
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 89(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $326K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $43K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 28.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 72K
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.35
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
35"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.14
Restaurant Meal
11.04
Gas (per gallon)
$3.31
Gym Membership
41
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104800220
- NRMP Code:
- 2211110C0
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 130
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shane P Jenks
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 1
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 231
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2211110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston
- Contact Person:
- Vanessa S Moya
- Contact Email:
- vanessa.moya@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 231
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 32.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 31st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 26.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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