University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
About This Program
The UT Tyler Neurology Residency Program offers comprehensive training in a supportive, community-based academic setting. Residents gain broad inpatient and outpatient experience with strong faculty mentorship and early hands-on responsibility. Located in East Texas, the program emphasizes wellness, work-life balance, affordable cost of living, and a family-friendly community while fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Shilpa Chitnis, MD, PhD, FAAN
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
Primary Program Contact
Rebecca Sims
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
Locations
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
Neurology
700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 903
Tyler, TX 75701-1951
11937 Us Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 75701
4801 Troup Hwy 201
Tyler, TX 75703
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 9, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 5, 2006 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program