Methodist Hospital (Houston) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Houston, TX(Houston, Texas Metropolitan Area Metro)
22
Positions
$69,981
PGY1 Salary
22.7%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3004823420
- NRMP Code:
- 1167300C0; 1167300C1
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 91
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 198
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Sick Days:
- 6
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 50
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 52.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Programs in AP/CP residency, and fellowships in Breast-Gynecologic, Clinical Informatics, Cytopathology, GU-Medical Kidney, Hematopathology, HLA, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neuropathology, Ophthalmic Pathology, Surgical Pathology, and Transfusion Medicine/Blood Banking. Also COMACC accredited training in Clinical Chemistry.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,981
PGY-1
$72,570
PGY-2
$75,055
PGY-3
$77,643
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 24.4%(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:
- 3004823420
- NRMP Code:
- 1167300C0; 1167300C1
- Total Positions:
- 22
- Interviews:
- 91
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Suzanne Z Powell
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 2/26/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 198
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 198
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1167300C0, 1167300C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Leah J Jozwiak
- Contact Email:
- ljozwiak@houstonmethodist.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:5PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 198
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 22.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 29th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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