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Baylor College of Medicine Program

Medical genetics and genomicsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
6
Positions
$74,889
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1304821012
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
8

Contact Information

Vernon Reid Sutton
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
5.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
30
00
Female Faculty:
56.7%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

24 weeks

Salary Progression

$74,889
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
$74,889
PGY-4
$78,542
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: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):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX
Metropolitan Area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

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
22.8%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
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

Nominal Salary
$74,889
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$84,145
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1304821012
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
8
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Vernon Reid Sutton
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1716130F0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Texas Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Texas Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Kara Mitchell
Contact Email:
bartel@bcm.ecu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
48
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
IMG Percentage
33.3%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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