University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
Medical genetics and genomicsUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
2
Positions
$76,672
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1304813058
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 5
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 80%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Medical Genetics training program at UT Southwestern Medical Ctr provides high quality training in both clinical and research genetics. The resident will gain exposure to cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical genetics in the lab as well as pediatric (general genetics and metabolic genetics), adult, prenatal, and cancer genetics in both outpatient and inpatient settings. There is ample elective time to customize schedules to the trainee's interests and career goals.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
8 weeks
Salary Progression
$76,672
PGY-1
$76,672
PGY-2
$76,167
PGY-3
$80,299
PGY-4
$85,095
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $323K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.1%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- 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:
- 1304813058
- Total Positions:
- 2
- Interviews:
- 5
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Garrett Gotway
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/5/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/21/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2835130F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Health-Children's Medical Center of Dallas
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Health-Children's Medical Center of Dallas
- Contact Person:
- Priscilla Castro
- Contact Email:
- Priscilla.Castro@UTSouthwestern.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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