University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Galveston, TX(Galveston, Texas Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
$66,405
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404811333
- NRMP Code:
- 1714440C0; 1714440P2
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 122
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 32
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 49
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 4
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 41.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Since our initial accreditation in 1954, our program has been committed to helping young surgeons achieve their full potential. With state of the art facilities and technology, access to a diverse patient population, and vast opportunities for research including two NIH-sponsored T32 training grants, our trainees are immersed in an outstanding learning environment.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- 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
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,405
PGY-1
$68,654
PGY-2
$70,783
PGY-3
$73,229
PGY-4
$76,603
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully 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
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 4404811333
- NRMP Code:
- 1714440C0; 1714440P2
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 122
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard L Lu
- Email:
- rllu@utmb.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
- 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:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714440C0, 1714440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
- Contact Person:
- Estella Carrasco
- Contact Email:
- edruiz@utmb.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 11
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:11PGY-2:8PGY-3:7PGY-4:7PGY-5:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 48th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 9.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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