Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Program in Houston offers a hybrid training environment, combining experiences in both tertiary care and community hospital settings. With a focus on evidence-based care for underserved populations, the program supports residents with opportunities in sports medicine and additional fellowships, ensuring they gain extensive clinical exposure throughout their 3-year training. The program features ample resources, including two family medicine centers, and maintains a commitment to high-quality family medicine care.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMG) because they sponsor a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship and offer ample opportunities for participation in sports medicine activities for residents, including those from underserved populations.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
8 for PGY-1, 8 for PGY-2, 8 for PGY-3
Program Website
Address
424 Hahlo St, Houston, Texas 77020
Program Director
Kelly A Gabler MD, FAAFP
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Current Residents
Overview
The program currently supports 8 PGY-1 MD residents, all of whom are filled positions for the year. Additionally, the program offers an accessible community for care, enhancing the educational environment for both residents and their patients.
PGY-1 MD
8
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
8
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum includes required ICU rotations for two months, general surgery rotations for less than two months, maternity rotations for two months, and five months of pediatric rotations. There are no offers for international rotations. The Half Day Table indicates that PGY-1 residents have one half day, PGY-2 residents have two, and PGY-3 residents have three half days. Average hospital trip rotations occur every 15 days for all PGY levels, and there are no night float rotations for PGY-1, PGY-2, or PGY-3. The program includes computer documentation and offers rural rotations while also utilizing electronic health records.
Application
# of Locations
5
Fellowship
The program offers a Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship. However, it does not lead directly to post-graduation opportunities, indicating that the fellowship may be an additional training experience rather than a guaranteed career path. Other fellowships or post-residency placements weren't specifically mentioned.
Resident Life
Overview
We are a hybrid program that allows residents to work in both the tertiary care, academic medical center and the community hospital settings.
On Call Schedule
Average In hospital night calls for PGY-1: q7d-q14d; for PGY-2: q7d-q14d; for PGY-3: q7d-q14d; Night Float: No for PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3.
# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Life Insurance, Liability Insurance, Fitness Center, Funding for attending conferences, Time off for conferences, Meals, Sick Leave / Personal Time, Parking, Health Insurance, Disability Insurance.
PGY-1 Salary
56846
Vacation
PGY-1: 2 weeks, PGY-2: 3 weeks, PGY-3: 3 weeks