Texas Health Resources Fort Worth General Surgery Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fort Worth, TX(Worth, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#292
Specialty Rank
$66,986
PGY1 Salary
7.1%
IMG %
#292
Surgery Ranking
19th Percentile
Top 81% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800001
- NRMP Code:
- 2279440C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 56
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 48
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 48
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a community-based university-affiliated program at a tertiary medical center. Our high volume of high acuity patients provides a rich clinical experience to develop surgeons who feel comfortable entering fellowship or clinical practice at graduation.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,986
PGY-1
$70,194
PGY-2
$72,845
PGY-3
$76,632
PGY-4
$79,528
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully 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):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $325K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $38K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
93°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
12.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.85
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800001
- NRMP Code:
- 2279440C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 56
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Amelia Brooke Tower
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 12/14/2026
- 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:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2279440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
- Contact Person:
- Christina Martinez
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3PGY-5:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 7.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 64.3%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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