University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program

Tyler, TXLast Updated: 2/19/2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities
3
Hospital Outpatient
50%
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Yes
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Hospice/home care experience
Yes
Research rotation
Optional

Tracks & Educational Features

Rural track
Yes

Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
No
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
No
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

$62k

PGY-1

PGY-1
$61,700

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.

Vacation Days20
Sick Days12