Medical and surgical residencies and fellowships are open to U.S. citizens, permanent U.S. immigrants and international applicants as follows:

• Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME)
  
• Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  
• Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada who meet one of the following qualifications:
  
1. Have a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
   
   
2. Have successfully completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.
   
• Applicants who are not citizens of the United States must apply for an ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visa or have an INS issued employment authorization. H1B visas are not sponsored by this institution for Graduate Medical Education. More detailed information on the visa requirements and application procedures may be obtained from the Office of International Affairs at 713-500-3176.
  
• All applicable licensure eligibility requirements must be fulfilled prior to starting a training program.
  
• Prospective residents must pass a criminal background check.