Programs/Public health and general preventive medicine/Texas Department of State Health Services Program
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Public health and general preventive medicineOtherIMG: CHALLENGING
Austin, TX(Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA Metro)
4
Positions
$66,150
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3804888105
- Program Type:
- Other
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 8
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 15/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 73.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Texas DSHS Preventive Medicine Residency provides hands-on training in public health and population medicine at the local, regional, and state levels. Residents receive comprehensive and experiential training in public health and population-based preventive medicine through the resources of our health department and external partners. Our program emphasizes leadership development and proficiency in the skills needed to promote health, prevent disease, and improve population wellness.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,150
PGY-1
$66,150
PGY-2
$66,150
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $400K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $75K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.7%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 400K
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.47
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
58°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3804888105
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 8
- Program Type:
- Other
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Elizabeth Howard
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Interview Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 2/28/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 192
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1521380R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Contact Person:
- Craig Gilden
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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