Program Directors
Welcome
Program Directors are at the heart of graduate medical education at UTHealth Houston. Your leadership ensures that our residents and fellows receive outstanding clinical training, professional development, and mentorship. We are grateful for your commitment to excellence and your dedication to supporting the next generation of physicians.
Our Commitment to You
The GME Office is here to provide you with the tools, resources, and guidance you need to successfully direct your program. Whether navigating accreditation, overseeing program operations, or supporting your trainees, you are not alone, our office and institutional leadership are your partners.
Institutional Resources
Accreditation and Compliance:
- Guide to the Common Program Requirements – ACGME guide with explanations and FAQs for program compliance
Other Resources:
- Best Practices for Conducting Residency Program Interviews – Strategies for fair, effective, and compliant interview processes
- JGME- Journal of Graduate Medical Education – Peer-reviewed articles on innovations, research, and best practices in GME
Duties of Program Directors to Report Certain Conduct
Board rule §161.58 states that the Program Director of each postgraduate training program shall report in
writing to the Executive Director of the Board the following events within thirty days of their occurrence.
§161.58. Duties of Program Directors to Report.
Board rule §161.58 states that the Program Director of each postgraduate training program shall report in
writing to the Executive Director of the Board the following events within thirty days of their occurrence.
§161.58. Duties of Program Directors to Report.
In accordance with §§160.002 and 160.003 of the Act, Program Directors must report the following to the
board within 30 days:
(1) a PIT permit holder who did not begin the training program for any reason, including failure to
graduate from medical school;
(2) a PIT permit holder who is absent from the program for more than 21 consecutive days (excluding
vacation, military, or family leave not related to the participant’s medical condition) and the reason(s)
why;
(3) a PIT permit holder who has been arrested;
(4) a PIT permit holder who poses a continuing threat to the public welfare, as defined by §151.002(a)(2)
of the Act;
(5) any final action against a PIT permit holder that adversely affects the permit holder’s status or
privileges for a period longer than 30 days;
(6) a PIT permit holder who is suspended from the program; or
(7) a PIT permit holder who is released, terminated, withdraws, or resigns from the program.
Source Note: The provisions of this §161.58 adopted to be effective January 9, 2025, 50 TexReg 319.
Staying Connected
- GMEC Meetings: 4th Wednesday, every other month, 4:00–5:00 PM
- Executive & Subcommittee Meetings: See GMEC schedule