Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center)
The Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Internal Medicine residency in Houston, TX is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Houston Methodist Hospital internal medicine residency in the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX, an optimally sized program on a 6+2 structure with a 98% ABIM rolling pass rate. Residents can spend up to two months on research of their own choosing.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- A 6+2 structure, for example 4 weeks on the University Teaching Service, 2 weeks on an inpatient elective and 2 weeks on an ambulatory elective.
- Resident-led morning report, board review, journal club, evidence-based medicine and M&M, an annual week-long bootcamp, Project CVC simulation training and a longitudinal POCUS course.
- Residents can spend up to two months on research projects of their own selection; the page lists fellowship matches by class year, with the class of 2025 matching at Yale, Baylor and Houston Methodist.
- Benefits include cost-free Cigna medical plans, a half-day of wellness in each half of the year, 16 PTO days for PGY1 and 21 for PGY2 and above, 403(b) match of 50% up to 4%, and up to $2,500 a year for educational leave.
- Applications are due Nov. 7; applicants must have passed all USMLE or COMLEX on the first attempt and graduated within three years; interviews are virtual from the week of Oct. 20 through Dec. 14; only J-1 visas are offered.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $72,080.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $74,747.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $77,307.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $79,972.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $83,738.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $86,771.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $89,660.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $92,986.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Michelle Henderson
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Internal Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Internal Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Houston Methodist Hospital (Medical Center) Internal Medicine residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.