University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The rheumatology fellowship program is designed to provide comprehensive experience for persons interested in careers in academic and clinical rheumatology. We are a university-based program that covers three major hospitals, each with unique patient populations, which allows our trainees exposure to a vast array of rheumatic diseases.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melissa Defoe, MD
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Lilibeth Goode
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Center
Locations
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Internal Medicine
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-0001
4500 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216
2222 Welborn St
Dallas, TX 75219-3993
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9069
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Aug 29, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 4, 2025 - Oct 9, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 3, 2026 - Oct 8, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.