Baylor College of Medicine

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Houston, TX
24
Positions
#7
Specialty Rank
$68,045
PGY1 Salary
20.8%
IMG %
#7
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
94th Percentile
Top 6% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3404821066
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
100

Contact Information

Rochelle Coleen Dy
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J-1 through ECFMG

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
52
Max Hours on Duty:
30
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
3/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.50

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
36
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
60%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our nationally recognized faculty provide specialty training in SCI, TBI, Stroke Rehab, Pain Mgmt, Pediatric Rehab, and MSK Rehab. Residents are exposed to a variety of different clinical settings including a nationally recognized IP rehab facility (TIRR), the largest veterans affairs hospitals in the country (MED VAMC), one of the perennial leaders in pediatric care (TCH), a robust county based tertiary system (BTGH in Harris Health), and a leading private affiliated academic hospital (BSLMC).

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$68,045
PGY-1
$68,045
PGY-2
$69,886
PGY-3
$72,708
PGY-4

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Houston, TX
Geographic Region
West South Central

Cost of Living & Housing

Demographics & Community

Demographics data not available

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3404821066
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
100
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rochelle Coleen Dy
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2025 - 11/30/2025
Interview Period:
9/1/2025 - 1/15/2026
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

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1716340A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston)
Primary Teaching Site:
Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center (Houston)
Contact Person:
Nichelle Franklin

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
44

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
20.8%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
20.8%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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External Resources & Official Links

Professional Organizations & Medical Resources

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Specialty Organizations