University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The program strives to provide fellows with the knowledge and tools to be independent molecular diagnostic clinicians. The program introduces the fellow to numerous principles and concepts in the field of normal and pathologic molecular biology, medical genetics, human genomics, microbiology, and lab management. Through scholarly work and clinical acumen, our program will produce a clinician, teacher & scientist who can effectively practice MGP in academics, private sector, or in public health.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dwight H Oliver, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Devin Jackson
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Sch
Locations
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Dept of Pathology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9073
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)
- ERAS®
- 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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Mar 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 2, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
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 dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 13 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.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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