Houston Methodist Hospital General Surgery Residency

Houston, TexasUniversityTrains at Houston Methodist Hospital

#44

of 360 general surgery residency programs · likely range #32 to #48

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How it scores

  • Clinical training91Top 10% in general surgery
  • Faculty depth82Top 25% in general surgery
  • Research74Top half in general surgery
  • Pay and cost of living52Top half in general surgery

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At a glance

ProgramHouston Methodist Hospital General Surgery Residency
LocationHouston, Texas
Main training hospitalHouston Methodist Hospital
SettingUniversity
PGY-1 salary$72,080 (2026-27)
Typical one-bedroom rent nearby$1,153 a month
Pay against rentMonthly pay covers rent 5.2 times
Visa sponsorshipJ-1
Positions a year—

Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.

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Questions

Where is the Houston Methodist Hospital general surgery residency?

The program trains residents in Houston, Texas. Its main training hospital is Houston Methodist Hospital.

How much do general surgery residents earn at Houston Methodist Hospital?

PGY-1 residents earn $72,080 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,153 a month.

Does Houston Methodist Hospital sponsor visas for general surgery residents?

The program says it sponsors J-1 visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.

How is Houston Methodist Hospital ranked for general surgery?

It ranks #44 of 360 general surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.

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