University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Regional Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Medicine (RAAPM) fellowship is a comprehensive, ACGME-accredited, 12-month program designed to train fellows to become experts in our dynamic field. Training includes neuraxial, perineural, truncal, and chest wall blocks, along with acute pain management for trauma, surgical, and nonsurgical patients.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Lisa Gu, MD
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Primary Program Contact
Vanessa Pantoja, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Anesthesiology and Pain Management
5323 Harry Hines Blvd E4.400
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-0001
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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 from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Apr 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 23, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.