Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Program start dates
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
Highlights of our surgical training include Endoscopic and Open Airway, Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Reinnervation, Microtia Repair, Cochlear Implants (over 80 implants performed every year year), Endoscopic Ear Surgery, Ablation of Complex Head and Neck Tumors, Surgical and Laser Assisted Ablative procedures for Vascular Anomalies, Velopharyngeal Insufficiency Surgery, Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Resection and Reconstruction. -
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
5
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
26
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
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)
18
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
14
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
No
Program ID
2884821005
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Elton
Last Name
Lambert
Degrees
MD
Address
Texas Children's Hosp
D640
6701 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.40232 29.707181)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Loida
Middle Name
E
Last Name
Hernandez
Degrees
MBA
Address
Texas Children's Hosp
D640
6701 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-95.40232 29.707181)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
21
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
52.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
10.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | |||
| Year 6 | $78,725 | 15 | 14 |
Total Positions
2
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
Yes
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
August Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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First Year Positions
2