Residency
People-Focused. Purpose-Driven. Patient-Centered.
Our Residency Program offers a rigorous, high-acuity training environment grounded in clinical excellence, academic inquiry, and service to the underserved. Residents train across two of Houston’s busiest and most diverse emergency departments: Memorial Hermann-TMC, the nation’s busiest Level I trauma center, and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, one of the highest-volume emergency centers in the city—gaining unparalleled exposure to complex pathology and critical care.
More than just a training program, this residency fosters a strong sense of community. Faculty, residents, and staff form a close-knit, supportive environment where collaboration, mentorship, and personal growth are prioritized. Education is led by nationally recognized clinician-educators and researchers who are deeply invested in each resident’s success, both professionally and personally.
At its core, the program is driven by a shared commitment to advancing emergency care through leadership, research, and compassionate service. The culture is one of mutual respect, continuous learning, and a deep-rooted passion for delivering care to all patients, especially the most vulnerable.
Explore what sets this program apart and discover why so many have found not just a place to train, but a place to thrive.
Inside McGovern EM: Tours, Panels, and Perspectives
Get a deeper look into life at UTHealth Houston through our collection of videos. From a virtual tour of our training sites to candid pre-interview panels featuring current residents and faculty, these videos offer valuable insight into what makes our program unique. Hear firsthand about the clinical experience, the culture, and the people who make EM feel like home.
Tour Our Program
Pre-Interview Panel #1
Pre-Interview Panel #2
Whether you’re gearing up for an interview or just checking us out, we’d love for you to dive in and see what makes our residency program so special.
Why UTHealth Houston?
Here are a few highlights:
- It is one of only two Level I trauma centers serving the 7,000,000+ population of the greater Houston area
- Busiest Level III County Hospital in Texas
- 8 separate ICUs, 40% admission rate, 10% critical care admission rate
- 25 months of core emergency medicine rotations
- State-of-the-art Simulation Lab
- High-volume of critical procedures in the ED
- Memorial Hermann LifeFlight EMS—busiest non-militarized heliport in the Western Hemisphere
- Multidisciplinary research in trauma resuscitation, prehospital thrombolytics, interventional therapy for acute stroke, emergency ultrasound, education, and many more
- EMS experience with Houston Fire Department (HFD – largest accredited municipal fire agency in the world)
- Extensive pediatric exposure with both integrated and dedicated Pediatric ED experience
- Award winning faculty and staff from around the country with advanced training and degrees
- Runnell’s Grand Rounds, lecture series featuring nationally renowned speakers
- Embedded in one of the nation’s most diverse cities teeming with great cuisine, art, and culture
For more in depth information, please check out our FAQs.
Ask A Resident
Our Chief Residents are here to support you throughout the interview process and beyond. If you have questions about the program or want a resident’s perspective, don’t hesitate to reach out, they’re happy to help!
2025-2026 Chief Residents
Feel free to reach out, just click on a name below to contact any of our Chief Residents directly via email.
Christina Anderson, MD | Jonathan “Jay” Harrell II, MD | Ryan Johnson, MD | Cait Minutella, MD
L to R: Ryan Johnson, Jonathan “Jay” Harrell, Christina Anderson, Cait Minutella
Dedicated leaders and approachable mentors, our Chiefs are ready to share insight, advice, and their experiences at UTHealth Houston.
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