University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
About This Program
UT Health is located in Tyler, Texas, with a population of about 115,000 people, but it medically serves over 300,000 people. East Texas is rich in athletic programs from youth sports through college athletics, weekend warriors, and high-level endurance athletes. Fellows will serve as team physicians for a local high school and UT Tyler Athletics. They will be immersed in a longitudinal ultrasound curriculum that parallels strong SM didactics.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jayesh Patel, BS, MD, MD
University of Texas at Tyler
Primary Program Contact
Melissa Covington, BS
Univ of Texas HSC Tyler
Locations
University of Texas at Tyler
Graduate Medical Education
11937 US Highway 271
Tyler, TX 75708-3154
11937 Us Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708
1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
3414 Golden Rd
Tyler, TX 75701
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
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)
- Program Director
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 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
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 4 through Year 5
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.