University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Athens, TX(Athens, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$61,700
PGY1 Salary
12.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204800728
- NRMP Code:
- 3626120C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 77
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- 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:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Rural, unopposed full-scope family medicine program with a strong focus on obstetrics care and serving the underserved. Our sponsoring hospital is the only hospital (and only L&D unit) in the county. Our continuity clinic is an FQHC that prepares residents to provide care to those who need it the most. Our program is supported by a robust network of community faculty across multiple specialties, and core faculty are specially trained in full-scope family medicine with obstetrics.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,700
PGY-1
$64,100
PGY-2
$66,500
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 90(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $308K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $73K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 26.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 45 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.29000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
80°F
Winter
55°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
70%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.32
Restaurant Meal
11.52
Gas (per gallon)
$3.46
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204800728
- NRMP Code:
- 3626120C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 77
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Richard T David
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
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:
- 3626120C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- UT Health Athens
- Primary Teaching Site:
- UT Health Athens
- Contact Person:
- Stanley Rich
- Contact Email:
- Christopher.Rich@uttyler.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 12.5%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 68.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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