University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
The University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Family Medicine residency in Galveston, 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
UTMB Health's Family Medicine and Community Health residency (Galveston) is an ACGME-accredited 12-12-12 program with 36 residents in training annually, accepting MD and DO applicants. The department, established in 1971, was the first academic family medicine department in Texas, and the program has graduated over 420 residents. Longitudinal tracks include Lifestyle Medicine, Sports Medicine, Medical Spanish and Hospital Medicine; immersions cover Faculty Development, OB/Women's Health, Integrative Medicine and Geriatrics. Training features point-of-care ultrasound, a 4-week procedure rotation, a simulation lab, a PGY-3 practice management rotation and a board prep rotation. Didactics run Thursday afternoons, 1-5pm.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Fellowship outcomes: the program cites a high fellowship match rate into Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, Integrative Medicine, Palliative Care, Primary Care Dermatology and Obstetrical Surgery; ask which recent graduates went where and how the program supports applications.
- Longitudinal tracks (Lifestyle Medicine, Sports Medicine, Medical Spanish, Hospital Medicine) and immersions (OB/Women's Health, Integrative Medicine, Geriatrics, Faculty Development): name the one that fits your goals and ask how tracks are scheduled around core rotations.
- Lifestyle Medicine curriculum: completing the educational and practicum components qualifies residents to sit for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine exam; a strong talking point if you are interested in prevention and behavior change.
- Procedural and ultrasound training: point-of-care ultrasound is built into the curriculum, plus a dedicated 4-week procedure rotation and a simulation lab; ask about procedure volume and OB-surgery opportunities.
- Board preparation and business skills: PGY-3 board prep rotation, free UWorld for all three years, and a longitudinal practice management curriculum with a PGY-3 rotation; useful to raise if you want to go into independent practice.
- Scholarly activity is structured across all 3 years (journal club is part of the PGY-3 Capstone); bring a research or QI idea and ask about mentorship and conference support.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 11, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Ernst Nicanord, MD
- Program coordinator
- Alec Hughes
- Program Manager, Residency Training
- Kimberly Denton
- Address
- Department of Family Medicine & Community Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Route 1123, Galveston, TX 77555-1123
- famresid@utmb.edu
- Phone
- 409-772-6245
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 Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of 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 University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Family 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 University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Family Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 12 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals Family Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.