John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Fort Worth, TX(Fort Worth, Texas Metropolitan Area Metro)
45
Positions
$67,363
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104812202
- NRMP Code:
- 1711110C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 275
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 17
- Sick Days:
- 17
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 55
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 25
- Female Faculty:
- 36.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We take pride in caring for our patients in a county safety-net environment while providing exceptional quality. We have high volume and high acuity, with over 130k visits annually. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center with a large catchment area in North Texas. We emphasize bedside learning with a hands-on approach. We offer rotations and fellowships in Street Medicine, Ultrasound, Academics, and Administration. We have 5 Ultrasound, 4 Research, 3 Toxicology, and 2 Street Medicine faculty.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- 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
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,363
PGY-1
$69,629
PGY-2
$72,270
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
- 103(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $325K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $38K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 25.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.6900000000000001
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
93°F
Winter
68°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.82
Restaurant Meal
12.84
Gas (per gallon)
$3.85
Gym Membership
48
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104812202
- NRMP Code:
- 1711110C0
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 275
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Charles Huggins
- Email:
- chuggins@jpshealth.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/28/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 2
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- 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:
- 1711110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District)
- Contact Person:
- Jane Gifford
- Contact Email:
- jgifford@jpshealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 15
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:15PGY-2:15PGY-3:15
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 62
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 48.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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