University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program
About This Program
Unopposed, rural full-scope family medicine program with a strong focus on inpatient and obstetrics care in a county with underserved designation. UT Athens is the only hospital and Labor and Delivery unit in the county. Our continuity clinic is an FQHC that prepares residents to provide care to those who need it the most. Our program is supported by a robust network of supportive community faculty across multiple specialties, and core faculty are specially trained in full-scope family medicine
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jonathan David, MD
UTHealth Athens
Primary Program Contact
Stanley Rich, MD
UT Health Athens
Locations
UTHealth Athens
Athens Family Medicine
2000 S Palestine St
Athens, TX 75751-5610
11937 Us Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708
100 Municipal Dr
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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: Clinical experience in the US
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 Position Type(s) 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
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.