Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
HCA Houston Healthcare's Emergency Medicine Residency Program focuses on providing residents with extensive clinical exposure while fostering a unique, supportive training environment. The program is innovative and community-focused, ensuring residents have hands-on experiences alongside the latest advancements in emergency medicine. With a strong emphasis on individualized education, the faculty are dedicated to nurturing each resident's growth and success in a diverse patient population. This residency is designed to blend the resources of a major academic center with the community hospital experience, benefiting residents and patients alike.
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Program Details
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is IMG-friendly, accepting International Medical Graduates and providing resources for their training. They also explicitly welcome IMG applicants in their application process.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
PGY1: $60,154, PGY2: $62,254, PGY3: $64,430, total with on call meals included $61,104, $63,204 and $65,388 respectively.
Program Website
Address
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, 22999 US Hwy 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339
Program Director
Shane Jenks, MD, MEd, FACEP
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program currently has 10 PGY-1 residents in total, consisting of MD graduates, including several IMG representatives. The current residents are well-diversified, representing various medical schools around the world, enhancing the program's global perspective.
PGY-1 MD
Currently, there are 10 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the residency program for this academic year.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Out of the current 10 PGY-1 MD residents, 3 are International Medical Graduates.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The Emergency Medicine Residency program is designed to provide residents with a well-rounded education through extensive clinical exposure and individualized learning experiences. The program has a close-knit, family feel, focusing on residents' unique learning needs while offering a robust clinical experience.
Application
Applications will be accepted via ERAS only and requires participation in the NRMP. ERAS# 1104800220
# of Locations
4 hospital locations (including HCA Houston Kingwood)
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowship opportunities in Emergency Medicine and has ties with community organizations for continued education and career development. They have a structured system to support residents pursuing these fellowships post-residency.
Resident Life
Overview
Our program offers a unique opportunity by combining the resources and support of a large academic center with the feel and function of a community hospital, providing a rich diversity of patient exposure in a supportive environment.
On Call Schedule
On-Call Meal Stipend: $950 per academic year
# of Years of Program
3 years.
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Alumni
Alumni may pursue various fellowship options post-residency, including specialties in community practice and academic medicine; the specific institutions or regions commonly pursued were not detailed.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services, Retirement: 401k (employer matching offered), Equipment: iPhone, laptop, white coats, scrubs, Orientation Stipend: $500, 20 days PTO - Vacation/Sick Leave, 6 weeks Paid Leave, Step 3 Reimbursement.
PGY-1 Salary
60154
Vacation
PGY-1 residents receive 20 days PTO for vacation/sick leave and 6 weeks paid leave. There are no specific details on carry-over of unused vacation.