St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Austin, TX(Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA Metro)
25
Positions
#353
Specialty Rank
$65,547
PGY1 Salary
10.0%
IMG %
#353
Surgery Ranking
2nd Percentile
Top 98% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800002
- NRMP Code:
- 2285440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 84
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The St. David's HealthCare Surgery program has the benefit of utilizing a multi-hospital system to provide the best quality training and opportunities for its residents. We have highly-specialized surgeons and physician faculty dedicated to providing the best education in all the surgical specialties. Austin is a great place to live, known for excellent food, craft brews and live music. Come join our General Surgery program and be part of excellence.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$65,547
PGY-1
$67,517
PGY-2
$69,888
PGY-3
$73,029
PGY-4
$75,941
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 32.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- 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:
- 4404800002
- NRMP Code:
- 2285440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 84
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Ernest A Gonzalez
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 10/9/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 12/16/2026
- 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:
- 242
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2285440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- St David's South Austin Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- St David's South Austin Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Ashley Vasquez
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 10.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 45.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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