Darnall Army Medical Center Program
Emergency MedicineMilitary-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fort Hood, TX(Cavazos, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#57
Specialty Rank
$40,500
PGY1 Salary
3.2%
IMG %
#57
Emergency Medicine Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104812048
- Program Type:
- Military-based
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 65
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 23.8%
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Subsidized child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- 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
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$40,500
PGY-1
$44,000
PGY-2
$48,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage: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
- 106(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $354K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 45.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 334K
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.48
- Poverty Rate
- 16.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
96°F
Winter
71°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.82
Restaurant Meal
10.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.06
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104812048
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 65
- Program Type:
- Military-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christopher Allan Mitchell
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/3/2026 - 11/13/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/3/2026 - 11/13/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July, Negotiable
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Darnall Army Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Darnall Army Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Stephanie Campbell
- Contact Email:
- stephanie.c.campbell.civ@health.mil
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 3.2%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 54.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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