University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our training curriculum provides up-to-date clinical practices and didactic training in radiation oncology. The program instills high quality clinical practices via one-on-one mentorship and through the use of modern day technology. We have one of the most active gynecologic brachytherapy programs in the nation and see significant numbers of pediatric patients and sarcomas. Curriculum is provided to reinforce radiotherapy physics and radiobiological concepts for board certification.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gary Lewis, MD
UT Health San Antonio
Primary Program Contact
Patricia P Candia, PhD
Univ of Texas HSC San Antonio
Locations
UT Health San Antonio
Radiation Oncology
7979 Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78229-4427
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
7979 Wurzbach
San Antonio, TX 78229
4502 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-4493
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78284-5799
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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 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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 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.