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Baylor University Medical Center Program

SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
55
Positions
#81
Specialty Rank
$68,926
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#81
Surgery Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4404821328
NRMP Code:
1706440C0
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
55
Interviews:
190

Contact Information

Robert Michael Goldstein
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
70
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
7
Faculty Ratio:
0.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

000
Female Faculty:
26.30%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

You will have exposure to 2 Level 1 trauma centers, Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) and John Peter Smith. Baylor University Medical Center is a Mmajor referal center for the Baylor Scott and White Health System. John Peter Smith is the County hospital for Tarrant County. BUMC has 9 robots including a DV5.Almost 20,000 cases were done at BUMC last academic year. Many of the residents are finishing with over 1200 cases. Our residents are ready to enter practice or fellowship.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,926
PGY-1
$70,994
PGY-2
$73,301
PGY-3
$75,683
PGY-4
$78,332
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Dallas, TX
Metropolitan Area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
95(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$323K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$80K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
Median Age
30 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.22
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
85°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
55%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
11.88
Gas (per gallon)
$3.56
Gym Membership
44

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,926
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,554
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4404821328
NRMP Code:
1706440C0
Total Positions:
55
Interviews:
190
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Robert Michael Goldstein
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/22/2025 - 10/1/2025
Interview Period:
10/20/2025 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1706440C0, 1706440P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Baylor University Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Baylor University Medical Center
Contact Person:
Wendy Shelley
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
15
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:15
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10
PGY-4:10
PGY-5:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
No Smoking
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
180
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.3%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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