University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center/Children's Health-Children's Medical Center of Dallas Program
About This Program
We are the largest level IV epilepsy center in a large metropolitan area. We have expertise in cutting edge epilepsy surgery procedures, exposure to research, and diverse faculty exposure. Facilities include an 8-bed pediatric epilepsy-monitoring unit (EMU), a 40-bed neonatal ICU, & pediatric and cardiac ICUs. Neonatal EEG expertise is attained as the center reads EEGs performed in the Parkland Hospital NICU and 2 other NICUs in the metroplex.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Afsaneh Talai, MD
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Keonna Clincy, BS, MPH
UT Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Children's Specialty Center - Pedi Neuro
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
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(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
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
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 23 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.