University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
78
Positions
#16
Specialty Rank
$70,101
PGY1 Salary
3.8%
IMG %
#16
Emergency Medicine Ranking
95th Percentile
Top 5% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104821153
- NRMP Code:
- 2835110C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 78
- Interviews:
- 278
Contact Information
Dustin Blake Williams
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.6
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 101
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 17
- Female Faculty:
- 29.8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Highest volume ED in the nation, regional burn center; poison center on site, excellent pathology. Also many fellowships. Community rotations to balance county experience. Superior pediatric EM in a Level 1 pediatric trauma center. Event medicine: Mavericks, Stars. Affordable cost of living. New Zealand is a two month elective with all paid expenses. Excellent nurses and ancillary staff. Underserved patient population. Supportive faculty with additional degrees and fellowships.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
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
$70,101
PGY-1
$72,672
PGY-2
$76,167
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $323K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.2%(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:
- 1104821153
- NRMP Code:
- 2835110C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 78
- Interviews:
- 278
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Dustin Blake Williams
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 11/4/2025 - 1/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2025 - 1/23/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
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:
- 2835110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Parkland Health and Hospital System-Parkland Memorial Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Parkland Health and Hospital System-Parkland Memorial Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Astrid Michele Easter
- Contact Email:
- astrid.easter@utsouthwestern.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 26
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:26PGY-2:26PGY-3:26
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 3.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 17.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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