University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
83
Positions
#314
Specialty Rank
$66,918
PGY1 Salary
17.7%
IMG %
#314
Surgery Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404821331
- NRMP Code:
- 2835440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 83
- Interviews:
- 190
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 100
- Female Faculty:
- 42%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UT-Southwestern provides one of the premier training experiences in the country! The program leadership takes pride in providing an individualized experience for every resident, ensuring that they land the job or fellowship that they desire. We are one of a few academic programs that routinely graduates residents who are comfortable going into private practice, while also producing graduates who go on to the most competitive fellowships around the country.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,918
PGY-1
$69,431
PGY-2
$72,679
PGY-3
$76,493
PGY-4
$80,521
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 25.4%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 495K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404821331
- NRMP Code:
- 2835440P0
- Total Positions:
- 83
- Interviews:
- 190
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John Clancy Mansour
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2835440C0, 2835440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Rachael Lefevre
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 28
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:28PGY-2:16PGY-3:13PGY-4:13PGY-5:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 17.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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