Program Overview

UTMB Ob/Gyn Residency Program

The Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) Residency Program at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for eight residents per year in the four-year program.

Application Process and Requirements

Applications are accepted exclusively through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The UTMB is a participating member of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applicants must register through NRMP to be considered.

• Available USMLE scores will be reviewed as part of the application for a residency position.
• Successful completion of USMLE Step 2 CK and CS is required to become a resident at UTMB.
• There is no minimum score requirement; however, current resident USMLE Step 1 scores average 240 and USMLE Step 2 scores average 250.
• Osteopathic students USMLE is required.
• The program follows all Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) and Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) guidelines.

Support Documents Required

The supporting documents must be submitted through ERAS, including:

• Medical School Transcript
• The Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) from the Dean of the medical school
• Letter of recommendation from the Ob/Gyn Department Chairperson
• Two additional letters of recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae

International Medical Graduates

The OB-GYN Residency Program at UTMB accepts foreign medical graduates.

• There is no minimum USMLE score requirement, however, current resident USMLE Step 1 scores average 240 and USMLE Step 2 scores average 250.
• Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada who meet the following qualifications:
  1. Have received a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
  2. Have an ECFMG sponsored J-1 visa

Resident Eligibility and Selection

Selection criteria are consistent with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) General Requirements. The Residency Program does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, sex, or age.

• A team of faculty reviews applicant documents and grants interviews based on ability, aptitude, academic record, and personal qualities such as motivation, ethical standards, and integrity.
• Applicants selected for an interview will be notified and given an opportunity to choose.

Program Faculty and Leadership

• Dr. Hassan Harirah, MD, FRCSC, FACOG, Residency Program Director, Professor, Distinguished Teaching Professor
• Dr. Shannon Clark, MD, Associate Program Director, Professor
• Luke Fletcher, MD, Co-Chief Resident
• Lindsay Wilken, MD, Co-Chief Resident
• Sherry Bastien, C-TAGME, Residency Program Manager

Program Overview

The UTMB Ob/Gyn Residency Program is designed to provide a comprehensive education and training experience in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The program is committed to producing well-rounded, competent physicians who are equipped to provide high-quality patient care and pursue careers in academic medicine, research, or private practice.