University Of Texas At Austin Dell Medical School Program
About This Program
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.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Dana M Valdez, MD
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medic
Primary Program Contact
Camden N Jones, BS
Bldg B
Locations
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medic
Bldg B
1601 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78712-1765
3501 Mills Ave
Austin, TX 78731
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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Sep 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 3, 2025 - Oct 8, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 1, 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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.