University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Program
Obstetrics and gynecologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Galveston, TX(Galveston, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
35
Positions
#86
Specialty Rank
$66,405
PGY1 Salary
6.1%
IMG %
#86
Obstetrics and gynecology Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2204821285
- NRMP Code:
- 1714220C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 72
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 6%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our CREOG program score average is consistently above the national mean and our fellowship match rate is impressive. Diversity and inclusion are strengths of our program. Residents are our first priority and we strive to educate in a resident-friendly environment.
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
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,405
PGY-1
$68,654
PGY-2
$70,783
PGY-3
$73,229
PGY-4
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
- 82(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $390K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 37 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.54
- Poverty Rate
- 22.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
92°F
Winter
67°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
62%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.10
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2204821285
- NRMP Code:
- 1714220C0
- Total Positions:
- 35
- Interviews:
- 72
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Hassan Mohamed Harirah
- Email:
- hmharira@utmb.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/15/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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
- June Start Date:
- June 25
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1714220C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Medical Branch at League City
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Medical Branch at League City
- Contact Person:
- Sherry M Bastien
- Contact Email:
- smbastie@utmb.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 9
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:9PGY-2:9PGY-3:9PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 6.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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