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Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Program

Obstetrics and gynecologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
20
Positions
#231
Specialty Rank
$67,943
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#231
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
22nd Percentile
Top 78% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2204831288
NRMP Code:
1167220C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
90

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
3 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
68
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
16
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
1.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
36
0
Part-Time Physicians:
30
Female Faculty:
33.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Robotic and FLS/EMIGS certificate by end of residency; Mentorship program; Research curriculum with required research project by graduation; Board and USMLE Exam dues paid for by department; Regular surgical simulations; Opportunities to work with and mentor medical students

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$67,943
PGY-1
$70,456
PGY-2
$72,869
PGY-3
$75,382
PGY-4
0

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):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
25.2%(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

Nominal Salary
$67,943
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,340
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2204831288
NRMP Code:
1167220C0YOG
Total Positions:
20
Interviews:
90
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Konrad P Harms
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2024 - 9/25/2024
Interview Period:
11/4/2025 - 12/10/2025
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:
1167220C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Houston Methodist Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Houston Methodist Hospital
Contact Person:
Nickie Griffin

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-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
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
30.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

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