Application FAQs

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How do I submit an application?
We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and applications are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Matching Service (ERAS).

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Is there an application submission deadline?
We do not have a set submission deadline. We review applications continuously throughout the interview season. The majority of invitations to interview are sent out in July, and our interview season runs from August–October.

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Do you require a United States Internal Medicine Residency?
Successful completion of a United States ACGME-approved Internal Medicine residency, or its equivalent, is required prior to beginning the ID fellowship. Exceptional candidates without such qualification could be considered for matching if our GME office approves.

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Which visas do you sponsor?
As a policy of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and The University of Texas System Medical Foundation, we can only sponsor J-1 visas. We specifically cannot sponsor H1 visas.