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HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston Program

Kingwood, Texas

Emergency Medicine

Specialty

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.

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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.

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