University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Tyler, TX(Tyler, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#257
Specialty Rank
$61,700
PGY1 Salary
40.0%
IMG %
#257
Surgery Ranking
28th Percentile
Top 72% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800438
- NRMP Code:
- 3626440C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 72
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 17
- Female Faculty:
- 11.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Level 1 trauma center with a diverse breadth of surgical experience.
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,700
PGY-1
$64,700
PGY-2
$66,500
PGY-3
$68,900
PGY-4
$71,300
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not 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
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $363K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $78K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 36 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.33999999999999997
- Poverty Rate
- 21.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
81°F
Winter
56°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
54"
Humidity
61%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.05
Restaurant Meal
10.8
Gas (per gallon)
$3.24
Gym Membership
40
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800438
- NRMP Code:
- 3626440C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 15
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Hishaam Ismael
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/21/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
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:
- 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:
- 3626440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Rio Vista Behavioral Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Rio Vista Behavioral Health
- Contact Person:
- Melissa Hitt
- 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:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 40.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 41st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 13.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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