University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

Austin, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

We have a designated Community Track with specific rotations in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry community settings (inpatient, outpatient). We have integrated learning and activities with our child psychology program and other residency/fellowship programs. We have a full day per week protected for didactics and administrative time for fellows.

Program Length

2 Years

First Year Positions

6 Positions

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2025

Avg Work Hours

45 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$75k-$82k

15 Vacation Days
10 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Characteristics

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Resident Wellness

Supportive Environment & Friendly

Development Opportunities

Innovation & Growth Opportunities

Curriculum

Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach

Cases & Patients

Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases

Program Type

Academic Program

Funding

Well Resourced

Contact Information

Program Director

Kari Whatley, MD
Univ of Texas Dell Med Sch

[email protected]
(512) 324-3315

Primary Program Contact

Vanessa Castillo
Univ of Texas Dell Med Sch

[email protected]
(512) 324-9999
Program Website

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 4054813181

Locations

Univ of Texas Dell Med Sch
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Pgm
4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723

Sponsor Location

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

2400 Inner Campus Dr
Austin, TX 78712

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

4900 Mueller Blvd
Austin, TX 78723

Seton Shoal Creek Hospital

3501 Mills Ave
Austin, TX 78731

Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center

2512 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Community Partners for Children

810 W 45th St
Austin, TX 78751

Texas Child Study Center

1600 W 38th St
Austin, TX 78731

Child Neurology Consultants of Austin

6811 Austin Center Blvd
Austin, TX 78731

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

60 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

10:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: 1793405F0, 1793405F1

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (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

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

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

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

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

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

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

0.9:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

80%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (11)

Non-Physicians (21)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1, Negotiable

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

45 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

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

1.50

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 - N/A

Year 2 - 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

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s6

PGY-2s6

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

OCT30

Application Due

Oct 30, 2025

AUG25

Interview Period Starts

Aug 25, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025

2027 - 2028

OCT30

Application Due

Oct 30, 2026

AUG17

Interview Period Starts

Aug 17, 2026 - Nov 20, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

15%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

Employment Policies & Benefits

Part-time/shared schedule positions

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

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

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

International experience/global health

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

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

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Another track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Rural track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

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)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

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

$75k-$82k

PGY-4 through PGY-6

PGY-4

$75,368

PGY-5

$78,941

PGY-6

$81,510

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

30 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

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

Characteristics

Resident Wellness

Supportive Environment & Friendly

Development Opportunities

Innovation & Growth Opportunities

Curriculum

Balanced Experience & Multidisciplinary Approach

Cases & Patients

Diverse Patients & High Volume Of Cases

Program Type

Academic Program

Funding

Well Resourced

Top Candidate Qualities

Hard Working

Self-Motivated

Passionate

Team Player

Patient Focused

Inquisitive

Top Program Culture Characteristics

Supportive

Friendly

Collegial

Mentoring

Open

Relaxed

Inclusive

Respectful

Down to Earth

Non-Hierarchical

Experience The Program

Quality of Life Information*

Austin, TX

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Characteristics

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

Characteristics

Experience The Program

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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