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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
44
Positions
$70,101
PGY1 Salary
11.9%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1804821108
NRMP Code:
2835180C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
44
Interviews:
140

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
79
Non-Physician Staff:
12
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
34.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
18%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Preliminary internal medicine at UTSW is integrated. PGY2 begins with a month-long course in basic and clinical neurology, before clinical duties begin. Twenty month-long didactic courses (12-18 hours of training in each) offered at least twice during training.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$70,101
PGY-1
$72,672
PGY-2
$76,167
PGY-3
$80,299
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Dallas, TX
Metropolitan Area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
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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

Nominal Salary
$70,101
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$73,791
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1804821108
NRMP Code:
2835180C0YOG
Total Positions:
44
Interviews:
140
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Lauren Therese Phillips
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/18/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
10/14/2026 - 1/13/2027
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:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

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:
2835180C0

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:
Laura Campbell

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
11
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:11
PGY-2:11
PGY-3:11
PGY-4:11

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
25
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
11.9%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
18th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

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