University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Pulmonology program at UT Southwestern focuses on fellow-centered training and exposure to comprehensive multidisciplinary care for pediatric respiratory diseases. UT Southwestern is an internationally renowned, multifaceted academic institution recognized for excellent medical education, biomedical research, and high-quality health care. Children's Health provides services to a rapidly growing and diverse patient population in the vibrant Dallas metroplex and North Texas region.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Tanya Milagros Martinez Fernandez, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Hermila Crear
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
MC 9063
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9063
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235
1340 Empire Central
Dallas, TX 75247
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
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 8, 2025 - Nov 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 21, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 10, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.