University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

Dallas, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Our residents are exposed to all systems of psychiatric care. We have 200+ full-time and volunteer faculty who have expertise in virtually all areas pertinent to modern psychiatric practice. No in-house call.

Program Length

4 Years

First Year Positions

18 Positions

Application Deadline

Jan 23, 2026

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$70K-$80K

15 Vacation Days
10 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Adam Marshall Brenner, MD
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr

[email protected]
(214) 648-7054

Primary Program Contact

Tameka Ellis, MBA
Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr

[email protected]
(214) 648-7364
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 4004821211

Locations

Univ of Texas Southwestern Med Ctr
Psychiatry Pgm
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390

Sponsor Location

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Parkland Health and Hospital System-Parkland Memorial Hospital

5201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235

William P Clements Jr University Hospital

6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75235-0001

Dallas VA Medical Center

4500 S Lancaster Rd
Dallas, TX 75216

Children's Health-Children's Medical Center of Dallas

1935 Medical District Dr
Dallas, TX 75235

University Hospital Zale Lipshy

5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9069

Metrocare Services

1380 River Bend Dr
Dallas, TX 75247

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

130 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

7.3:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 2835400C0, 2835400C2, 2835400C3, 2835400C4

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

1.2:1

Program Faculty

143

Female Faculty

18.8%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (92)

Non-Physicians (51)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

16 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every seventh night for 12 week(s)

Year 2 - N/A

Year 3 - N/A

Year 4 - N/A

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

Yes

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s18

PGY-2s18

PGY-3s18

PGY-4s18

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

JAN23

Application Due

Jan 23, 2026

OCT3

Interview Period Starts

Oct 3, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026

2027 - 2028

JAN22

Application Due

Jan 22, 2027

OCT2

Interview Period Starts

Oct 2, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

On-site child care

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

Research rotation

Required (4 wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Debt management/financial counseling

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Primary care track

Yes

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Rural track

Yes

Women's health track

Yes

Academic or clinician educator track

Yes

Another track

Yes

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Yes

Not Offered

Hospitalist track

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Outpatient mental health
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Disability insurance for HIV

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$70K-$80K

PGY-1 through PGY-4

PGY-1

$70,101

PGY-2

$72,672

PGY-3

$76,167

PGY-4

$80,299

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15

Sick Days10

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

25 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Dallas, TX

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Climate Index

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

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

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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