University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
Our program offers two tracks: 3 year clinical track (6 months research time) and 4-year physician-investigator track (2.5 years of mentored research). Detailed information can be found on the program web site.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Hetal Patel, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Bruce Hennington, MEd
UT Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Pulmonary & Critical Care MC 8811
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-8811
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
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(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 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 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
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.