Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program
NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
28
Positions
$69,981
PGY1 Salary
42.9%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804812160
- NRMP Code:
- 1167180R0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 103
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 16
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
- Female Faculty:
- 21.10%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Houston Methodist Hospital is among the tops in the nation and No. 1 in Texas. The residency program (TMC) provides well rounded training and mentorship in clinical and basic sciences. The program provides a strong foundation for the practicing neurologist as well as the aspiring clinician scientist. Houston Methodist ranks among the top institutions because of the patient population, the faculty, the collaboration and its leading role in making advances in translational research and treatment.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$69,981
PGY-1
$72,570
PGY-2
$75,055
PGY-3
$77,643
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
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):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 24.4%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804812160
- NRMP Code:
- 1167180R0
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 103
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Bing Liao
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/3/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/21/2025 - 1/14/2026
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1167180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Ka'Lynde Smith
- Contact Email:
- kssmith2@houstonmethodist.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 42.9%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 47th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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