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Selective Pathology Residency Program

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
Continued AccreditationACGME #3014831066UniversityJ1J-1

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center is an ACGME-accredited university-based Selective pathology residency program in Houston, TX. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 1 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $76,618. 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
2
1 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$76.6k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2005 · 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
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

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
0%
x

Verified May 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
45
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
9
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
6
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
3.5
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Smoke-free workplace.

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. Mission The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. Vision We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History. Core Values Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone. We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers. We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times. We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness. Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values. We communicate frequently, honestly and openly. By our actions, we create an environment of trust. Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge. We help each other to identify and solve problems. We seek personal growth and enable others to do so. We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
743
Tertiary care
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
27,082
ED visits
25,243
Inpatient surgeries
8,061
Outpatient surgeries
12,135
Births
0
Daily census
559
Full-time staff
2,142

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center

Primary
Houston, TX743 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$4,784/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~25.1% of pay
Take-home$4,784/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,601/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $76,618 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

Alexander Lazar, MD, PhD

Professor of Pathology & Genomic Medicine, Program Director of Selective Soft Tissue & Bone Pathology Fellowship Program

Program Director

Kareen E Chin, BS, EdD, MBA

Director, Education Administration

Coordinator

Ms. Monica M Gilliam, BA, MA

Program Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center located?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center is located in Houston, TX.
What type of program is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center has approximately 1 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center?
Median rent near Houston, TX is ~$1,601/month for a 1BR and ~$1,857/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 M D Anderson Cancer Center accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center 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 M D Anderson Cancer Center sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center 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 M D Anderson Cancer Center require?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center 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 M D Anderson Cancer Center?
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center reports a PGY-1 salary of $76,618. 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 M D Anderson Cancer Center?
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 M D Anderson Cancer Center to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center 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 Selective pathology residency program positions as they appear.