Darnall Army Medical Center Program
About This Program
Applicants must have a military obligation in order to apply for this program (ie, graduates of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences or a Health Professionals Scholarship Program recipient). Traditionally this program trains U.S. Army applicants although U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, or U.S. Coast Guard may apply and be considered with service approval.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Caitlyn Mae Rerucha, MD, MD
Carl R Darnall Army Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Michael T Rosa, MD
Carl R Darnall Army Med Ctr
Locations
Carl R Darnall Army Med Ctr
MCXI-QGM-FM
590 Medical Center RD
Fort Hood, TX 76544-5060
2401 S 31st St
Temple, TX 76508-0001
1500 S Main St
Fort Worth, TX 76104-4917
1901 Veterans Memorial Dr
Temple, TX 76504
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
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
No cap on the number of years.
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
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
Jun 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21-30 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.