Programs/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program
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Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
16
Positions
#15
Specialty Rank
$69,583
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
#15
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
86th Percentile
Top 14% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3404821101
- NRMP Code:
- 2923340C0STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 108
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 54
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.6
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 33
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 11
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 36.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers many additional educational opportunities. PGY-2s participate in a Critical Literature Review Course that teaches research and scientific principles. Our rolling QI project series puts residents together to learn quality improvement concepts for projects to improve patient safety. We hold hands-on workshops for P&O, EMG/NCS, & Spasticity Management. McGovern Medical School hosts a Physician Educator Certificate Program, as well as a mini-Healthcare MBA course.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$69,583
PGY-1
$72,187
PGY-2
$74,140
PGY-3
$77,134
PGY-4
$80,897
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 66.19(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $238,000
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1,251
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Household Income
- $73,035
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 391.9%
- Median Commute Time
- 204 min
- Use Public Transportation
- 14.2%
Climate & Weather
Climate & Weather
Purchasing Power Analysis
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3404821101
- NRMP Code:
- 2923340C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 108
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nikola Dragojlovic
- Email:
- kathy.brown@uth.tmc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 2/22/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2923340C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
- Primary Teaching Site:
- The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research
- Contact Person:
- Kathy J Brown
- Contact Email:
- kathy.brown@uth.tmc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 12.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 25th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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