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Surgery Residency Program

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston
Kingwood, TX
ACGME #4404800439J1J-1

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston is a Surgery residency program in Kingwood, TX. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 23 residents in training. It reports 11.5% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $61,963. 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
4
23 residents · 26 approved
PGY-1 salary
$62.0k
IMG percentage
11.5%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
2211440C0

Accredited since 2019 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2021

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
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
2211440C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
initial
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “HCA Houston Healthcare/U Houston-TX”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
12%
x
US MD
69%
x
DO
19%
x
Women
54%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

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
72
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.2
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
Yes
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women’s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain & Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home. HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston · Houston, TX

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston

Primary
Houston, TX

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

Cypress, TX139 beds

Woman's Hospital of Texas

Houston, TX350 beds

Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital

San Antonio, TX

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

Houston, TX147 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$3,909/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~24.3% of pay
Take-home$3,909/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,255/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $61,963 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

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

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$73,104
−$5k vs US median
Avg Commute
29 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

Mike K Liang, MD

Program Director & PEC Chair

Program Director

Nseya Kabasele, BS

GME Director

Coordinator

Kimberly Bocanegra

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston located?
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston is located in Kingwood, TX.
How many residents are at HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston?
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston has approximately 23 residents in training.
How much is rent near HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston?
Median rent near Kingwood, TX is ~$1,255/month for a 1BR and ~$1,605/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 11.5% of HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston'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 HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston 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 HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston require?
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston 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 HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston?
HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston reports a PGY-1 salary of $61,963. 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 HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston?
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 HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston 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 Surgery residency program positions as they appear.