Baylor College of Medicine Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Houston, TX(Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX MSA Metro)
8
Positions
#44
Specialty Rank
$70,086
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#44
Radiation oncology Ranking
51st Percentile
Top 49% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4304821098
- NRMP Code:
- 1716430R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 119
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program offers robust clinical exposure across a wide range of cases, preparing residents to handle any scenario. Training spans multiple settings-including safety net, VA, and private practice-providing experience with underserved care, veteran systems, and multidisciplinary clinics. We offer unmatched brachytherapy training, proficiency in diverse planning systems and EMRs, and a rapidly growing research environment. Graduates go on to secure competitive positions nationwide.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
26 weeks
Salary Progression
$70,086
PGY-1
$70,086
PGY-2
$71,982
PGY-3
$74,889
PGY-4
$78,542
PGY-5
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 72K
- 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:
- 4304821098
- NRMP Code:
- 1716430R0
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 119
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Alfre
- Email:
- echeverr@bcm.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/5/2025 - 1/30/2026
- 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
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 194
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
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:
- 1716430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Harris Health System-Ben Taub Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Harris Health System-Ben Taub Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Crystal D Sutton
- Contact Email:
- crystal.sutton@bcm.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 38
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 120
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 11.1%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 12th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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