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Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Galveston, TX
Continued AccreditationACGME #2204821285UniversityJ1J-1

University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals is an ACGME-accredited university-based Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program in Galveston, TX. It has 9 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 34 residents in training. It reports 6.1% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $66,405. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

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Overview

Positions / year
9
34 residents · 40 approved
PGY-1 salary
$66.4k
IMG percentage
6.1%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1714220C0

Accredited since 1961 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2012

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. chair, faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1714220C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via Residency CAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via Residency CAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “U Texas Med Branch-Galveston-TX”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Women's health

Other

Academic or clinician educator

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
6%
x
US MD
94%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
79%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
65
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
3
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.6
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

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Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: University of Texas Medical Branch at League City · League City, TX

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of Texas Medical Branch at League City

Primary
League City, TX

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX743 beds

Christus St Elizabeth Hospital

Beaumont, TX367 beds

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center

Webster, TX591 beds

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Nassau Bay, TX128 beds

Houston Fertility Institute (Houston Office)

Houston, TX

Longview Regional Medical Center

Longview, TX168 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

Livability

County figures for Galveston County, Texas (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$85,348
+$7k vs US median
Avg Commute
28 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Hassan Harirah, MD

Professor and Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Sherry Bastien

Residency Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals located?
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals is located in Galveston, TX.
What type of program is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals?
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals?
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals has approximately 34 residents in training.
Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 6.1% of University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals require?
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals?
University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals reports a PGY-1 salary of $66,405. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Obstetrics and Gynecology residency program positions as they appear.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals