About McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a Public university located in Houston, Texas (United States of America). It was established in 1969. The institution offers the Doctor of Medicine (MD) programme in English with a stated duration of 4 Years. Its campus format is listed as Urban (Houston, TX). The reported intake months are August.
- WDOMS Listed: Compliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
- WHO Recognition: Yes
- ECFMG Eligible: Yes
- NMC Compliance Status: Yes
Recognition & Eligibility
WDOMS ListedCompliant (4-year MD + PGY-1 Residency)
WHO RecognitionYes
ECFMG EligibleYes
NMC Compliance StatusYes
Fees & Living Cost
Tuition Fees / Year$37,258 (Out-of-State Rate)
Total Course Fees$149,032 (Tuition only)
Hostel Fees / Year$22,635 (Living Costs Estimate)
Living Cost / Month$2,400
Other Charges$3,024 (Personal Expenses)
Admission Requirements
NEET RequiredYes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
Entrance Exam RequiredMCAT (Median: 512)
Minimum Marks RequiredAverage GPA: 3.88
Minimum Age Requirement21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
Application DeadlineOctober 1 (TMDSAS)
Admission Guidance
The following admission information is based on the supplied university data. Applicants should confirm the latest criteria with the university before applying.
- NEET Requirement: Yes (for Indian Citizens/OCI)
- Entrance Exam Requirement: MCAT (Median: 512)
- Minimum Marks Required: Average GPA: 3.88
- Minimum Age Requirement: 21 (Requires 4-year Bachelor's degree)
- Degree Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Intake Month: August
Seats & Clinical Training
Total Seats240
Student–Faculty Ratio2.8:1
Teaching Hospital AvailableYES (Memorial Hermann-TMC)
Hospital Bed Capacity1,000+ (Memorial Hermann)
Clinical Training
Clinical and internship details below are taken from the supplied university record.
- Clinical Training Start: Year 3 (Patient contact starts early)
- Teaching Hospital Available: YES (Memorial Hermann-TMC)
- Affiliated Hospitals: 6+ Clinical Affiliates
- Hospital Bed Capacity: 1,000+ (Memorial Hermann)
- Internship Duration: 1 Year (Included in Residency)
- Local Licensing Exam: USMLE Step 1, 2, & 3
- Internship Valid in India: Valid (After completing residency/ license)
Student Support & Outcomes
Indian HostelNo
International Student OfficeYES (Office of International Affairs)
FMGE Pass Ratenot available (Graduates take USMLE)
Internship Valid in IndiaValid (After completing residency/ license)
Graduate Success Rate99% Match Rate
Student Support
Student-support services below are based on the details provided by the university in the client data.
- Indian Food Availability: Widely available (Massive Indian diaspora in Houston)
- Indian Hostel: No
- International Student Office: YES (Office of International Affairs)
- Language Training Provided: No