Eligibility & Application

Application Process

Houston Methodist Hospital participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP):

• All PGY-1 positions are offered through the NRMP.
• Applications must be processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
• Paper applications are not accepted.
• "Pre-Match" positions are not offered.
• All applications are carefully reviewed with selected applicants notified electronically to interview through ERAS.
• Please limit inquiries into application status.

Note: Houston Methodist no longer hires employees who use tobacco products. Our new tobacco-free hiring policy supports our mission to improve the health of our patients, our employees and the community around us. As a health care provider, we believe we should promote a healthy environment for our own employees and the communities where we work and live.

Eligibility Criteria & Application Materials

All applicants must submit the necessary forms to be considered:

• A common ERAS application form
• A dean’s letter (MSPE) and at least two (2) other letters of recommendation; preferably, one of the letters should be from the chairman of orthopedics (all letters of recommendation should be current or within the last 2 years)
• Curriculum Vitae 
• Official medical school transcript
• Personal statement
• Must have passed USMLEs steps 1 and 2 on first attempt (minimum score of 240 is required)
  
• Graduation from medical school within the last year

Important Dates

Application Deadline: November 1st;
Interview Season: Interviews will be held in person this year and will start in January 2023. 

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