University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship offer high-volume operative experience driven by Parkland Hospital, a busy county safety-net institution serving a diverse and medically complex patient population. Fellows gain extensive exposure to advanced colorectal pathology, including malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease, and urgent/emergent cases. This is complemented by elective, minimally invasive and robotic surgery at Clements University Hospital. The program emphasizes graduated autonomy, mul
Program Statistics
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Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Javier Salgado Pogacnik, MD
UT Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Licely Acaron
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
UT Southwestern Med Ctr
Colon and Rectal Surgery Pfm
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-0001
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
8200 Walnut Hill Ln
Dallas, TX 75231-4496
Application Information
No Program Match
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
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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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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
Salary Compensation
Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.