University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Head and Neck Pathology Program

Dallas, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
1
Hospital Outpatient
N/A
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Academic or clinician educator track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
No
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
No

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$73k-$81k

PGY-3 through PGY-5

PGY-3
$72,679
PGY-4
$76,493
PGY-5
$80,521

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.

Vacation Days13
Sick Days12