University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program
About This Program
UTDMS offers fellows a solid foundation in the subspecialty of Clinical Neurophysiology. Our 13 block curriculum is built with a balanced focus on EMG/Neuromuscular medicine and EEG/Epilepsy. Additional rotations include Sleep Medicine, Pediatric Epilepsy, Nerve/Muscle Biopsy and Autonomic Testing. Partnership between UTDMS and Ascension Health brings a diverse patient base, possible collaboration with 26 other fellowships and numerous research and academic growth opportunities.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Krishna Pokala, MD
Ascension Medical Group Neurology
Primary Program Contact
Johnna Hauschild
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medic
Locations
Ascension Medical Group Neurology
Jefferson Clinic #200
1600 W 38th St Ste 312
Austin, TX 78731-6406
2400 Inner Campus Dr
Austin, TX 78712
1221 W Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
5900 Southwest Pkwy
Austin, TX 78735
1201 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78705-1056
1500 Red River Rd
Austin, TX 78701
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
- 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
May 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jun 1, 2025 - May 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 1, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.