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, & diverse faculty exposure. Facilities include an 8-bed pediatric epilepsy-monitoring unit (EMU), a 40-bed neonatal ICU, & pediatric/cardiac ICUs. Fellows have extensive intraoperative monitoring, sleep medicine and EMG/NCS training.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Deepa Sirsi, MD
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Primary Program Contact
Tayler Kalia, MHA
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Locations
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Division of Pediatric Neurology
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
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
- 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
Apr 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jun 3, 2025 - May 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Apr 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 14, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-6 through PGY-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.