HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Kingwood) Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Kingwood, TX(Kingwood, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
13
Positions
$60,154
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994800258
- NRMP Code:
- 2211999P1YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 4.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 60
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 33%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The purpose of the transitional year program is to build a strong medical foundation in preparation for residents to explore inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences in any number of fields. The program is comprised of thirteen residents for one year of postgraduate training with a focus on medical and surgical subspecialties. We offer a diverse didactic curriculum, shared with internal medicine, and weekly board review sessions tailored to Step/Level 3 board exams.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$60,154
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 28.4%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9994800258
- NRMP Code:
- 2211999P1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 13
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rachel Hogan
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 6/22/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 9/22/2025 - 1/1/1970
- 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:
- 240
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:
- 2211999P1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston
- Primary Teaching Site:
- HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston
- Contact Person:
- Kristen Wilkey
- Contact Email:
- Kristen.Wilkey@hcahealthcare.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 7th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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