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
- 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 from a department chair
- 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
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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
Year 4 through Year 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.