University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program

Tyler, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

2 Positions

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Avg Work Hours

65 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$69K-$74K

20 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Kavitha Donthireddy, MD
Univ of Texas Health Science Ctr at Tyle

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Brittany Dunsmore, MD
Univ of Texas Health Science Ctr at Tyle

[email protected]
(903) 877-8340
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1554814003

Locations

Univ of Texas Health Science Ctr at Tyle
Hematology and Medical Oncology Pgm
11937 US Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708-3154

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

11937 Us Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708

Participant Locations

UT Health Athens

2000 S Palestine St
Athens, TX 75751

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002

UT Health Tyler

1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 75701

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

22 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

11:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 3626155F0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

2 Letters

Maximum

3 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter from a department chair

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

1.5:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

33.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (9)

Non-Physicians (4)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

65 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

12 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Other for 13 week(s)

Year 2 - Other for 13 week(s)

Year 3 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s2

PGY-2s2

PGY-3s2

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

AUG31

Application Due

Aug 31, 2025

SEP1

Interview Period Starts

Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025

2027 - 2028

AUG31

Application Due

Aug 31, 2025

SEP1

Interview Period Starts

Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

100%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Research rotation

Required (24 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Dental insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents
Group life insurance
Disability insurance

Salary Compensation

$69K-$74K

PGY-4 through PGY-6

PGY-4

$68,900

PGY-5

$71,300

PGY-6

$73,800

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.

Vacation Days20

Sick Days12

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

42 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

42 days

Quality of Life Information*

Tyler, TX

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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