University Of Texas At Austin Dell Medical School Program | Austin, TX

Overview

Program & Work Schedule

Our program leverages Dell Medical School and Austin State Hospital, Integral Care, Travis County Sheriff's Office as well as Ascension Seton to train forensic psychiatrists who will address the shortage in Texas. Graduates of the program will be primed to address inequalities faced by individuals with mental health needs in the justice system, ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. The fellowship's curriculum involves a close collaboration between Texas medical schools.

Information
Program best described as	Community-based university affiliated
Primary Teaching Site	Austin State Hospital
Accredited length of training	1
Required length	1
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027	Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028	Yes
Program start dates	July 1
Participates in ERAS®	Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government	Yes
Web Address	https://dellmed.utexas.edu/units/department-of-psychiatry	Web Address https://dellmed.utexas.edu/units/department-of-psychiatry
Video	Not Available	Video Not Available

Program Director: Dana M Valdez MD
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medic
Bldg B
1601 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78712-1765
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail: dana.valdez@austin.utexas.edu

Person to contact for more information about the program: Camden N Jones BS
Bldg B
Stop Z0600
1601 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78712-1765
Tel: (214) 499-2612
Fax:
E-mail: camden.jones@austin.utexas.edu

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medic
Bldg B
1601 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78712-1765