University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
Opportunities include a wide array of world-class laboratories and clinical practice in several NIH-funded hematology clinical trial networks.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Tanya Carens Watt, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Kay Chapa, MPA
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Dept of Pediatrics Hematology-Oncology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9063
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
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 from a department chair
- 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 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Sep 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2025 - Oct 16, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 18, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 27, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 99 Vacation Days and 96 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.