University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The UT Southwestern Pediatric Pathology Fellowship offers comprehensive, ACGME-accredited training designed to prepare physicians for careers in pediatric pathology across academic, research, and community settings. -Program highlights include:- Robust Educational Resources: Access to a specialized Pediatric Pathology library, and experienced faculty mentorship.- Advanced Diagnostic Technology: State-of-the-art flow cytometry and a highly regarded Cytogenetics Laboratory.- Extensive Teachin
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Dinesh Rakheja, MD, MD
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Tamra Jackson
UT Southwestern
Locations
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Children's Medical Center Dallas
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235-7701
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235
Application Information
No Program Match
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)
- Program Director
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
May 1, 2026 - Dec 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
Year 5
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.