Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital Transitional Year Residency

Welcome, and thank you for visiting the website of the Transitional Year Residency Program at HMTW!

Whether you’re interested in anesthesiology, radiology, dermatology or any other specialty, our program provides the structure and support you need to thrive. We are proud to offer the academic resources of a large system with the personalized attention of a community-focused hospital.

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our curriculum, faculty, application process and the vibrant medical community in The Woodlands, Texas. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We look forward to welcoming you to our program—and to the Houston Methodist family.

Warm regards,

Alexandria Allen, MD

Program Director, Transitional Year Residency

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital 

Application Requirements 

The documentation listed below must be submitted with the application: 

• Common ERAS application form.
• MSPE (Dean's letter)
• At least 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 failures, on all USMLE or COMLEX exams.
• Photograph. 

Application deadline is November 1.

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 format.
• Selected applicants are notified electronically. Interviews will be scheduled virtually from November to January.
• "Pre-Match" positions are not offered.
• Please limit inquiries regarding application status.

Note: We are listed under the name Methodist Hospital (Woodlands) Program in ERAS and NRMP.

Program Codes
ERAS: 9994800003
NRMP: 1167999P0

Criteria 

Applicants must have graduated from medical school within 3 years of application and meet one of the following criteria: 

• Graduate of a medical school in the US and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
• Graduate of a college of osteopathic medicine in the US accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
• Graduate of a medical school outside of the US and Canada, or graduate of a medical school outside the US who has completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school, and 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 US citizen, naturalized US citizen or is a permanent resident.

Requirements for International Medical Graduates (IMG):

• Must be ECFMG-certified.
• Must submit USMLE Step 2 (CK/CS) results by application deadline (November 1).
• Must submit an official English translation for all application materials.
• A minimum of 4 months US Clinical Experience (USCE) is required, preferably in an academic medical center (observerships are considered 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 a positive drug screening may do so one year after the date the initial offer