Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood offers a comprehensive Internal Medicine Residency program that is ACGME accredited. Established in 2019, it aims to graduate well-rounded internists prepared for independent practice or fellowship training. The program is structured as a 4+1 academic year, balancing inpatient clinical care with outpatient continuity clinic experience. HCA Houston Kingwood is a full-service, acute care hospital located 20 miles from downtown, equipped with over 450 skilled physicians and a commitment to diversity in its recruitment process, including both DO and MD graduates.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendliness, however, it does not have a stated minimum score requirement for USMLE Step 1 or Step 2, and it accepts applicants on an individual basis. ECFMG Certification is required prior to July 1, 2024, which implies they might accept applications from international medical graduates.
Categorical Positions
25
Categorical Positions (detail)
25 residents per year
Program Website
Address
22999 US Hwy 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339
Program Director
Dr. Rajeev Raghavan, MD M.Ed
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program consists of 25 positions per year, graduating its first class in June 2022. The current number of residents overall is not specified in the provided text, hence it's unknown.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The program does not provide specific numbers for the current IMG residents, but actively recruits individuals from various backgrounds and cultures.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our program was established in 2019 and we graduated our first class of 20 residents in June 2022. We have seen our program grow and develop, and this has been an amazing journey for both our residents and teaching faculty. Our vision for the next 5 years includes developing new fellowship programs, opportunities for advanced degrees with our academic partner, the University of Houston, and dedicated clinical / research pathways of distinction within our residency.
Application
Application process includes ERAS: 1404800902 and NRMP: 2211140C0. Applications will be accepted starting September 27, 2024, until December 1, 2024. The program does expect applicants to take both exams prior to interview. No minimum score requirement is established, and there is no cutoff since graduation requirement, but they prefer applicants to be within 3 years of graduation.
# of Locations
HCA Healthcare Houston Kingwood, a full-service, acute care hospital located 20 miles from downtown.
Fellowship
The program aims to develop new fellowship programs in the next five years, in addition to opportunities for advanced degrees with their academic partner, the University of Houston.
Resident Life
Overview
Our Internal Medicine Residency Program is an ACGME accredited three-year program that accepts 25 residents per year.
On Call Schedule
5 days Educational Leave per Year (Conferences) and 20 days Paid Time Off per Year (Vacation/Sick Leave) 1 day Wellness per Year 6 weeks One-Time Paid Leave (Family)
# of Years of Program
3
Housing
Specific housing options were not detailed in the provided text. It is advisable to check with the program directly for potential housing assistance or recommendations.
Alumni
The residency program has graduated its first class of 20 residents in June 2022. Future plans include developing new fellowship programs and opportunities for advanced degrees in collaboration with the University of Houston.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services, Retirement: 401k (employer matching offered), Equipment: iPhone, laptop, Annual HCA issued and embroidered: White coats & scrubs, On-Call Meal Stipend: $950 per academic year, Orientation Stipend: $1000.
PGY-1 Salary
$60,154 + $950 meals = $61,104
Vacation
Residents are allocated 20 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, with 5 days specifically designated for educational leave. Unused vacation may or may not carry over based on program policies.