John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program
About This Program
Residents are exposed to biological, psychological, and sociocultural theories of human behavior, methods of prevention, diagnosis, and clinical intervention and research projects. Residents learn to diagnose mental illness, ascertain individual and family needs, assess the social context of mental illness, formulate treatment plans, and make appropriate interventions, including discharge planning or follow-up appointments. Residents also learn somatic therapies, such as psychopharmacology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dustin S DeMoss, DO
John Peter Smith Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Jennifer R Keene
John Peter Smith Hosp
Locations
John Peter Smith Hosp
Trinity Springs Pavilion
1500 S Main St
Fort Worth, TX 76104
1500 S Main St
Fort Worth, TX 76104-4917
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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
Oct 3, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 2, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 17-20 Vacation Days and 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.