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University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program

Medical Biochemical Genetics (MG)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Houston, TX
1
Positions
$74,140
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1314813005
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
1
Interviews:
1

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
40
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.00
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
3.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
4
Non-Physician Staff:
9
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
50.00%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Medical Biochemical Genetics Fellowship at UTHealth McGovern Medical School received ACGME accreditation in April 2023. Training in this program will be very hands on with outstanding faculty mentors and a wide variety of patients. Our institution is part of the largest medical center in the world - The Texas Medical Center.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,140
PGY-1
$74,140
PGY-3
$77,134
PGY-4
$80,897
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1314813005
Total Positions:
1
Interviews:
1
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
6/1/2026 - 7/31/2026
Interview Period:
8/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
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

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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