University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dermatology residency in Bellaire, 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
Dermatology residency primarily based at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, with a department integrated between the medical school and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Training sites are Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, MD Anderson and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. The program describes about 23 full-time faculty, conferences four days per week (Kodachrome, textbook review, Grand Rounds, dermatopathology, journal clubs), many held jointly with Baylor College of Medicine, and inpatient consult services at MD Anderson and Memorial Hermann. The department offers two postgraduate fellowships.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Rotations at MD Anderson (cutaneous oncology), LBJ County hospital and Memorial Hermann give a mix of complex cancer and common/rare cases: emphasise interest in oncodermatology and diverse populations
- About 23 full-time faculty and a favorable faculty-resident ratio: ask about mentorship and access to subspecialty clinics (surgery, immunodermatology, pediatrics, contact dermatitis)
- Conferences four days a week, many joint with Baylor dermatology one block away: ask how joint conferences work
- Inpatient consultation services at MD Anderson and Memorial Hermann build inpatient skills: show comfort with complex consults
- Most residents publish and present at state and national meetings; graduates have gone on to dermatopathology, Mohs and laser/cosmetic fellowships: bring a research interest and ask about fellowship outcomes
- Dermatologic clinical research fellowship and Mohs/cutaneous oncology fellowship at MD Anderson exist in the department: ask about in-house pathways
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 | $71,671.22UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $74,353.18UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $76,364.64UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $79,448.68UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $83,324.15UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $86,025.20UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $88,925.70UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $91,149.35UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-9 | 2026-2027 | $93,427.10UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Applicable PGY depends on appointment; schedule does not indicate program duration. | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-11): Official institution-wide resident compensation schedule for 2026–2027. UTHealth Houston GME stipend from the AY 2026–2027 column, using the published cents. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program coordinator
- Jennifer M. Presas
- Phone
- 713-500-8331
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 Dermatology residency training
Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Many dermatology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dermatology 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dermatology residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dermatology 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dermatology residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.