University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Tyler, TX(Tyler, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#228
Specialty Rank
$61,700
PGY1 Salary
16.0%
IMG %
#228
Family Medicine Ranking
70th Percentile
Top 30% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204821464
- NRMP Code:
- 3626120C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 111
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 36
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 26.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
University-based program in a growing East Texas town, the number one place to move to in Texas as rated by a recent national publication. The program is a great experience for broad-spectrum family medicine in a very family-friendly environment. Longitudinal ER experience as well as multiple specialty tracks and six electives backloaded to the second and third years of training make this a very flexible program to tailor to the career path that a budding family physician sees for themself.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,700
PGY-1
$64,100
PGY-2
$66,500
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully 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
- Population
- 79K
- 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:
- 1204821464
- NRMP Code:
- 3626120C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 111
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James Ryan Menard
- Email:
- james.menard@uttyler.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/7/2026 - 1/20/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3626120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
- Contact Person:
- Melissa D Covington
- Contact Email:
- melissa.covington@uttyler.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 16.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 56.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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