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Welcome from our Program Director
Thank you for expressing your interest in our Internal Medicine Residency!
We are thrilled to introduce you to the exciting features of our new Internal Medicine Residency program, designed to provide aspiring physicians with an outstanding training experience. Our primary aim is to equip residents with the expertise and adaptability needed to excel in a wide range of medical settings, whether it be in hospitals, fellowship
programs, or primary care practice.
Mission statement
The HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake/ University of Houston Internal Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to cultivating outstanding physician-scholars who excel in all facets of patient care and academic medicine. We foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes:
- Mastery of essential knowledge and skills: We champion evidence-based medicine, critical thinking, and the ACGME core competencies to ensure residents provide superior clinical care.
- Humanistic and ethical practice: We instill compassion, empathy, and respect for all patients, recognizing the privilege and responsibility inherent in medical practice.
- Advancement of medical knowledge: We cultivate residents' research skills, encouraging scholarly inquiry and participation in innovative research endeavors.
- Personal and professional growth: We nurture residents' well-being, encourage leadership development, and inspire a lifelong pursuit of learning and improvement.
- Collaborative teamwork: We value diverse perspectives and foster a strong sense of community, recognizing that exceptional care is a team effort.
Program overview
Located in the vibrant community of Webster, Texas, the HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake Internal Medicine Residency Program offers a transformative three-year, ACGME-accredited experience. Each year, we welcome 25 categorical residents who are ready to grow into confident, compassionate, and highly skilled physicians.
Our residents train across five distinct clinical sites, including HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Mainland Medical Center, Clear Lake Medical Group - Houston & Webster, and CLS Health. This diverse network provides a rich tapestry of medical experiences, from high-acuity hospital care to community-based practice, ensuring a well-rounded education.
At the center of our program is HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake - 532-bed acute care hospital equipped with a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and a dedicated Pediatric Emergency Center. As the only exclusive heart hospital south of the Texas Medical Center, it offers unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning in advanced cardiovascular care and beyond.
Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to be both structured and progressive, with a strong emphasis on education and mentorship. Residents gain comprehensive training in both inpatient and ambulatory settings, developing the clinical skills and confidence needed to excel in primary care, hospitalist roles, or subspecialty fellowships.
Whether you're drawn to the fast-paced environment of acute care or the continuity of outpatient medicine, our program provides the foundation, support, and inspiration to help you thrive.
Curriculum and rotation schedule
Residents will have protected time to participate in daily morning report and noon conference. Multidisciplinary grand rounds, quality improvement, and journal club will be hosted monthly. All conferences will be available through Webex in case a resident is on a rotation away from the primary site or in the case of other extenuating circumstances that prevent in-person attendance.
Salary & Benefits
| Year | Salary | Meals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $61,963 | $950 | $62,913 |
| PGY-2 | $64,126 | $950 | $65,076 |
| PGY-3 | $66,373 | $950 | $67,323 |
| PGY-4 | $69,701 | $950 | $70,651 |
| PGY-5 | $72,842 | $950 | $73,792 |
| PGY-6 | $76,128 | $950 | $77,078 |
| PGY-7 | $79,934 | $950 | $80,884 |
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
- $950 On Call Meal Stipend
- $1,000 Orientation Stipend
- 20 Vacation/Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- 401k Retirement Benefits
- Employee Purchase Stock Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free parking
- iPhone, laptop
- Conference and Travel Expenses
- Other Board Prep and Educational Expenses (uWorld Step 3, MKSAP, NEJM+, uWorld ABIM, Board Review Course, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
About our rotation sites
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake serves as the primary clinical training site for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Clear Lake is a 532-bed full-service acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and dedicated pediatric emergency center. Clear Lake is the only exclusive heart hospital south of the Texas Medical Center.
Rotations at Clear Lake include addiction medicine, cardiovascular disease, endocrinology, gastroenterology, geriatrics, hematology/oncology, hospice and palliative medicine, infectious diseases, inpatient medicine, intensive care unit, nephrology, neurology, night float, and pulmonology.
Mainland Medical Center
HCA Houston Healthcare Mainland Medical Center is a 222-bed, acute care facility that has served the Galveston area for over 70 years. Mainland offers a full range of specialized healthcare services including emergency care, heart and vascular services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, wound care, and orthopedic surgery.
Residents rotate through Mainland during PGY-1, 2, and 3 for their inpatient medicine and emergency medicine experience.
Clear Lake Medical Group - Houston
Clear Lake Medical Group is a primary care practice which provides comprehensive medical services, including evaluation, diagnostic testing, and management of health and wellness.
Residents will care for their own panel of patients in the Clear Lake Medical Group during PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3 every fifth week. The Clear Lake Medical Group rotation will include a diverse patient population of medically complex adult patients. The continuity clinic experience will focus on treating and managing patients in the outpatient setting. The residents will learn how to evaluate the patient in detail, develop evidence-based plans, assume the role of primary provider for a personal panel of patients, and develop the necessary skills to provide high-quality longitudinal care.
CLS Health
CLS Health multispecialty clinic, located in Webster Texas, is dedicated to providing its patients with comprehensive specialized medical care. It believes that compassion, knowledge, and skills are necessary to deliver the best care.
Residents will gain ambulatory experience during PGY-2 in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism and in PGY-3 in nephrology, infectious disease, and rheumatology. Residents will gain knowledge and skills in coordinating subspecialty care for patients across settings in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team