How do I apply to the Residency Program?
You can read about the application process at the
Application, Procedures and
Requirements page.
How much are UTMB Pediatric residents paid in their first year
of residency?
Current monthly and annual salary rates for residents are
available at the
UTMB Graduate Medical Education Web site.
What insurance is provided and what is offered to residents?
Residents receive the same health insurance coverage as any UTMB
employee (See the
UTMB
Benefits Web site), plus an additional subsidy from the
Housestaff Office for out-of-pocket expenses not included in the
premiums (for example, family member’s coverage).
Do residents receive vacation time?
Residents get 26 days of vacation per year (including 5 days at
Christmas or New Year's).
How much sick leave do residents receive?
Starting with the first day of employment, residents are granted
8 hours of paid sick leave per month of employment.
Is there a child-care program for residents to use?
UTMB no longer has its own daycare.
Is there a fee for parking?
Residents receive a discounted monthly parking fee.
Are lab coats provided for the residents?
Yes. Residents receive three coats per year.
Are there any special requirements for international medical
graduates?
Yes. International applicants should have by June 15th of the
applicable year, a completed ECFMG certificate and a CSA certificate
where appropriate and must have graduated from medical school within
3 years of application for residency UNLESS enrolled in an ACGME
accredited training program or in the US military.
What visas are provided through UTMB?
It is the policy of the UTMB Division of Graduate Medical
Education that International Medical Graduates complete medical
residency and fellowship programs only under the J-1 exchange
visitor visa program of the Educational Commission on Foreign
Medical Graduates (ECFMG). More information and required forms are
available at the
UTMB International Affairs Web site.
