Residency

Radiation Oncology at University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

Galveston, Texas

Accepts J-1

Sponsors J-1 visa through ECFMG for medical residents and fellows. H-1B sponsorship not stated.

“Most IMGs complete medical residency and fellowship programs using the J-1 exchange visitor visa sponsored by the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).”

per utmb.edu ↗

Residency facts

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Resident salary

PGY-1 $68,654

Salary paid by nonprofit No Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution Paid leave 60 days

Workload

Avg hours/week (Y1) 40 Longest shift (Y1) 12 hrs Night float No Moonlighting Not allowed

Residents & selectivity

IMG residents 0% (2025 survey) DO 0% US-MD 100% Total positions 5 Interviews per spot ~11 Faculty:resident 1.3 Setting University-based NRMP main match No

Unfilled in the NRMP match 2022, 2024

Requirements

Prior US GME Yes Graduation year No graduation-year limit Step 1 pass required of IMGs Yes Step 2 CK pass required of IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3–4 Required letters Faculty, Chair Applies via ERAS Yes

Program features & benefits

Research rotation Required Preliminary positions Not offered Starts July Applications open 2025-09-01

Benefits iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.

Data & sources

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