University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
Two distinct tracks - Clinical Fellow Track and Investigator Track. Clinical Fellow Track trains physicians for an academic career as a clinician-educator or clinical researcher. Investigator Track is more heavily focused on research, and not only trains physicians in clinical care & rigorous training in research on the T32 grant. Advanced IBD and transplant hepatology tracks are available as fast track programs over 3 years or an additional 4th year. Professional coaching is offered for all.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ariel Aday, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Tonya Crews
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
HP5520V
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-0001
4500 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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 or outside 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 9, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 15, 2026 - Oct 13, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.