University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
About This Program
The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine offers a unique training experience centered on rural and agricultural occupational health where residents benefit from integrated clinical and public health training, including completion of an MPH alongside hands-on experiences in employee health, and industry site visits preparing them for leadership in occupational and environmental medicine. This program offers a lifestyle medicine curriculum with didactic and hands-on training, including
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dalia Nessim, MD, MPH, MPH
Univ of Texas HSC Tyler
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Lang, MHA
Univ of Texas HSC Tyler
Locations
Univ of Texas HSC Tyler
Occupational Med Pgm
11937 US Hwy 271 N
Tyler, TX 75708
11937 Us Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708
1936 North St
Nacogdoches, TX 75962
1517 W Front
Tyler, TX 75702
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
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
- 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 Position Type(s) Offered:
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 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.