HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Northwest) Program

HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Hou · Houston, USA

Critical Care Medicine (IM)

$73K / yr 2 years

Program Stats

Key metrics for HCA Houston Healthcare/University of Houston (Northwest) Program

Specialty

Critical Care Medicine (IM)

Duration

2 years

Salary

$73,341

First-Year Positions

Setting

Community-based

Visa Sponsorship

J-1

Workload

First-year schedule reported to FREIDA

Average Hours / Week

ACGME cap is 80

72 hrs

Longest Shift

24 hrs

Night Float

Yes

Moonlighting Allowed

Lectures & Conferences

6 hrs / wk

Benefits

Who pays for coverage

Health Insurance

Shared cost

Dental

Shared cost

Disability

Not Available

Life Insurance

Not Available

Outpatient Mental Health

Available, self-paid

Perks & Special Tracks

Perks

Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Source: AMA FREIDA 2026 program survey. View on FREIDA

City & Practice Environment

Cost of living, legal climate, and lifestyle in Houston

Cost of Living

0/5

Top State Income Tax

Internet Speed

0 Mbps

Weather

Malpractice Cap

$250,000

Interstate Licensure (IMLC)

Active (SPL)

Non-Compete

Highly Restricted

NP/PA Scope of Practice

Restricted

Nearest Major Airport

0 mi

Outdoor Access

0 mi to park