University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
About This Program
We are a new program in a medium sized academic-community partner hospital affiliated with a new medical school system, currently in their 2nd year of medical student education. Residency and fellow GME training programs continue to grow in established and new disciplines of the school. We offer an expansive clinical experience with private practice surgical/procedural colleagues working alongside academic physicians and an experienced, committed clinical and educational faculty.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Evan Pivalizza
University of Texas Health Science Cente
Primary Program Contact
Olivia P Simbler, MD
University of Texas Health Science Cente
Locations
11937 Us Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Jan 29, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 15, 2026 - Jan 28, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-18 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.