University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Medical Genetics training program at UT Southwestern Medical Center provides high quality training in both clinical and research genetics. The resident will gain exposure to cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical genetics in the lab as well as pediatric (general genetics and metabolic genetics), adult, prenatal, and cancer genetics in both outpatient and inpatient settings. There is ample elective time to customize schedules to the trainee's interests and career goals.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Laura Mackay, MD
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Primary Program Contact
Priscilla Castro, MD
UT Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
3500 Gaston Ave
Dallas, TX 75246
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 3 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20-21 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.