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Dermatopathology (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Bellaire, TX
Continued AccreditationACGME #1004821081University

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an ACGME-accredited university-based Dermatopathology (multidisciplinary) residency program in Bellaire, TX. It has 1 PGY-1 position per year and approximately 2 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
1
2 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
Not reported
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2006 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2008

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
Reference letters needed
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

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
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
100%
x

Verified May 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
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
13
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
7
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
46.5
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

The Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UTHealth Houston is a national leader in orthopedic care, research, and education. Our multidisciplinary team of faculty physicians, surgeons, and researchers provides expert care across a wide spectrum of specialties — including adult spine, trauma, joint reconstruction, hand and upper extremity, sports medicine, pediatric orthopedics, foot and ankle, orthopedic oncology, and more. Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, we partner with leading health systems — including Memorial Hermann, Harris Health, and UT Physicians, the clinical practice of McGovern Medical School — to deliver compassionate, cutting-edge treatment to patients throughout the Greater Houston area. With several locations across the region, we offer convenient access to world-class orthopedic care close to where our patients live and work. We are also home to one of the largest and most respected orthopedic residency programs in the country, training the next generation of leaders in orthopedic surgery. Clinical Excellence. Research Innovation. Education Leadership.

Star Rating
5 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care4 better · 4 same · 0 worse
Mortality5 better · 2 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 8 same · 2 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$805K
Research
$0
Payments
84

Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($362K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Primary teaching site: UTHSC at Houston Physician Practices · Houston, TX

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

UTHSC at Houston Physician Practices

Primary
Houston, TX

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, TX843 beds

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX1,179 beds

Location

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

Ronald P Rapini, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Mrs. Jennifer M Presas

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston located?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is located in Bellaire, TX.
What type of program is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has approximately 2 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
Median rent near Bellaire, TX is ~$1,847/month for a 1BR and ~$2,287/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston require?
University of Texas Health Science Center at 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has not reported a PGY-1 salary to FREIDA, so this page shows it as not reported. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion; the program or its GME office can confirm the current figure.
How do I apply to University of Texas Health Science Center at 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Texas Health Science Center at 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 Dermatopathology (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.
Dermatopathology (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston