University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
About This Program
The UT Tyler proudly announces our new ACGME Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship. Two fellow positions are available, and the program will be led by Dr. Tiya Johnson, MD, who is triple board-certified in forensic, general, and child and adolescent psychiatry. The program will also offer the unique opportunity to connect with other forensic programs in Texas (e.g., UTSW) as part of a shared resources network, experiencing didactics and leadership from diverse forensic faculty located across the state.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Tiya S Johnson, MD, BA
4725 N Federal Hwy
Primary Program Contact
Terr'I Evonn Wingfield
University of Texas at Tyler Health Scie
Locations
1200 E Brin St
Terrell, TX 75160-0070
805 N Dickinson Dr
Rusk, TX 75785
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 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
May 29, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 28, 2025 - Oct 7, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 28, 2027
Interview Period Starts
Jul 20, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.