Radiation Oncology Residency Program
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterUniversity of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center is an ACGME-accredited university-based Radiation Oncology residency program in Houston, TX. It has 6 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 24 residents in training. It reports 4.2% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $71,038. 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
Accredited since 1970 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2012
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “U Texas MD Anderson Cancer Ctr-TX”.
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Training tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
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OtherAcademic or clinician educator
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Cohort composition
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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
Smoke-free workplace.
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
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. Mission The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public. Vision We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History. Core Values Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone. We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers. We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times. We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness. Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values. We communicate frequently, honestly and openly. By our actions, we create an environment of trust. Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge. We help each other to identify and solve problems. We seek personal growth and enable others to do so. We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, TX
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Clinical sites
University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
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Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $71,038 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,525/mo · 54 days on market12.24% rental listings MoM

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Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Harris County, Texas (US Census ACS).
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
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center located?
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center is located in Houston, TX.
- What type of program is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center?
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center is a university-based residency program.
- Is University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center?
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center has approximately 24 residents in training.
- How much is rent near University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center?
- 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 M D Anderson Cancer Center accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 4.2% of University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center 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 M D Anderson Cancer Center require?
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center 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 M D Anderson Cancer Center?
- University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center reports a PGY-1 salary of $71,038. 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 M D Anderson Cancer Center?
- 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 M D Anderson Cancer Center to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center 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 Radiation Oncology residency program positions as they appear.