Internal Medicine Residency - The Woodlands

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital has state-of-the-art facilities and an unparalleled focus on providing excellent patient care. HMTW has been recognized nationally by Vizient® as #1 in providing high-quality care among Complex Care Medical Centers for the past 3 years. HMTW has an expansive, diverse, and highly qualified group of medical staff and faculty members across primary care, hospital medicine, and all major medical and surgical sub-specialty fields. HMTW Hospital provides a true sense of community where all members work closely in sync to deliver outstanding and safe patient care. HMTW is also proud to be a member of the greater Houston Methodist System. Our trainees will have access to the Houston Methodist Academic Institute and system-wide resources to further specific clinical training, educational, and research interests.

The Woodlands, TX

The Woodlands is a vibrant planned community north of Houston. The Woodlands offers an array of outdoor activities, dining and entertainment options including the Woodlands Waterway as well as the George and Cynthia Mitchell Pavilion and concert venue. The Woodlands is also an ideal place for families with highly ranked schools, and numerous parks.

 

Thank you for your interest in the Internal Medicine residency program at Houston Methodist The Woodlands!

Application Process

• Houston Methodist The Woodlands participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
• Applications must be processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications are not accepted in any other formats.
  • Note: in ERAS and NRMP, we are listed under the name Methodist Hospital (Woodlands)
  • Program Codes
    • ERAS: 1404800003
    • NRMP: 1167140C1
• Selected applicants are notified electronically to interview through RezRate. Interviews will be scheduled virtually during November-January.
• "Pre-Match" positions are not offered.
• Please limit inquiries regarding application status.

Application Requirements

Applicants must have graduated from medical school within three years of application and meet one of the following criteria:

 

•  Graduates of medical schools in the U.S. and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
• Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the U.S. accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
• Graduates of medical schools outside of the U.S. and Canada or graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. who have completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school who meet the following qualifications:
  • Hold a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
  • Has a J-1 Visa, or is a U.S. citizen, naturalized U.S. citizen or permanent resident

 

The documentation listed below must be submitted with the application:

 

• Common ERAS application form
• MSPE (Dean's letter)
• At least three (3) letters of recommendation (one letter can be the Chairman Letter or Standard Letter of Evaluation).  All letters of recommendation should be current or within the last two years.
• Official medical school transcript 
• Personal statement
• Passing scores, with no more than 2 attempts, on all USMLE or COMLEX exams. COMLEX can be considered in lieu of USMLE for students graduating from osteopathic schools
• Photograph

 

Application deadline is November 1, 2024

Requirements for International Medical Graduates (IMG):

 

• Must be ECFMG-certified
• Must submit USMLE Step 2 (CK/CS) results by application deadline (November 1, 2024)
• Must submit an official English translation for all application materials
• A minimum of 4 months U.S. Clinical Experience (USCE) is required, preferably in an academic medical center (observerships are considered as USCE)
• Must document USCE/observerships with a letter of recommendation by a supervising physician
• Only J-1 Visas are offered

 
Drug & Tobacco Screening:  Applicants will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical.  If an applicant tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program.  Applicants wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded.

If the applicant tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded.  Job seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.

Background Check:  Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a crimResearinal background che

Interview Selection Process and Dates

• All information must be submitted prior to an application being reviewed.
• Interviews are by invitation only. If you have been selected, we will contact you. 

SIGNALING IN ERAS

The Houston Methodist Internal Medicine Residency Program will be participating in the program signals process offered via ERAS. We will highly consider and preferentially review applications from those who signal our program however, we will also consider applicants who elect not to signal.

INTERVIEW DATES

Interviews for 2024-2025 will be scheduled between November 2024 and January 2025. Additional information will be made available to applicants who are selected for an interview.

Meet & Greet with the current program residents the evening before.

Interview Day Structure

• Half-day morning or afternoon 
• Welcome from Program Leadership and Q&A
• Three interviews per applicant
  • Program Director or Associate Program Director
  • Two faculty interviews
• Attend virtual didactic conference 

Research and Scholarly Activities

The leadership and faculty at Houston Methodist The Woodlands are committed to encouraging and facilitating the clinical and research interests of its residents. All residents will participate in a longitudinal quality improvement project as noted below. Additionally, residents will be paired with faculty mentors based on their individual research and clinical interests. Residents will be encouraged to submit and publish to local and national organizations and conferences. Residents will also have access to system-wide resources within Houston Methodist and the Houston Methodist Academic Institute.

Mentorship

Our program has a structured mentorship program to ensure that all residents benefit from long-term support and professional development throughout their training. Each resident will be paired with a faculty mentor who will meet with them quarterly to review their career goals, clinical performance, and well-being. Our mentors are also available at any time to assist residents with questions, personal concerns, or any issue that may arise as well. Faculty mentors serve as guides for career, fellowship, and research goals and can assist residents with finding additional research and subspecialty mentors throughout their training.

Culture and Engagement

Our program, learners and faculty all have access to the resources provided by the Houston Methodist Office of Culture and Engagement.