Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
HCA has the largest GME network in the US with over 250 training programs and 4,000 residents and fellows. Together, with the University of Houston College of Medicine, we intend to close the gap in physician shortages. Upon completion of our training program, residents will have the opportunity to apply to our categorical training programs in addition to job opportunities across the country.
Total Program Size
13
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2211999P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
70
Required letters of recommendation
3
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
218
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
234
Level 1 required
No
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
92
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
8
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
9994800259
Program Director
First Name
Bryan
Last Name
Kharbanda
Degrees
MD
Address
HCA Houston Healthcare West
Ste 402
12141 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.593896 29.728161)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Michelle
Middle Name
N
Last Name
Komanich
Address
HCA Houston Healthcare West
Ste 402
12141 Richmond Ave
Houston, TX 77082
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.593896 29.728161)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
79.10
% IMG
0.00
% DO
20.90
% Female
23.50
% Male
76.50
Total Physician
4
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $58,677 | 20 | 20 |
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Total Positions
13
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Subsidized child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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First Year Positions
13