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Pain Medicine (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, TX
Initial AccreditationACGME #5304804001J1J-1

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an ACGME-accredited Pain medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program in Houston, TX. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 1 residents in training. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $80,897. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
3
1 residents · 3 approved
PGY-1 salary
$80.9k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2023 · 1 years

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
0
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
2
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
2.7
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. Its sole mission is to end cancer for patients and their families around the world. UT MD Anderson provides cancer care in Houston’s Texas Medical Center, as well as several locations throughout the Greater Houston Area. UT MD Anderson also collaborates with hospitals, health systems and organizations across the U.S. and around the world to advance our mission to end cancer. UT MD Anderson was created in 1941 as part of The University of Texas System, and, in 1971, it became one of the nation’s original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Act of 1971. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings has named UT MD Anderson the nation's top hospital for cancer care. The institution has been named one of the nation’s top two hospitals for cancer care every year since the survey began in 1990. The recognition reflects the passion of our 27,000 extraordinary employees and 1,000 volunteers for providing exceptional care to our patients and their families, and for realizing our mission to #EndCancer. You can view all of our career opportunities at Careers.MDAnderson.Org.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: UT Physician Bayshore Multispecialty Clinic · Houston, TX

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

UT Physician Bayshore Multispecialty Clinic

Primary
Houston, TX

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Houston, TX1,179 beds

Lyndon B Johnson General Hospital

Houston, TX

Memorial Hermann Orthopedic and Spine Hospital

Bellaire, TX64 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$5,140/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~23.7% of pay
Take-home$5,140/mo
Rent (1BR)$1,601/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $80,897 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

County figures for Harris County, Texas (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$73,104
−$5k vs US median
Avg Commute
29 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Jamal J Hasoon, MD

Assistant Professor, Program Director

Program Director

Ms. Marshandra C Cooper, C-TAGME, MA

Residency/Fellowship Program Manager

Coordinator

Tyra McGowen, BS

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston located?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is located in Houston, TX.
Is University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston holds initial ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has approximately 1 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
Median rent near Houston, TX is ~$1,601/month for a 1BR and ~$1,857/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston require?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston reports a PGY-1 salary of $80,897. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Pain medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.