Programs/Occupational and environmental medicine/University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program
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Occupational and environmental medicineUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Tyler, TX(Tyler, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
$64,100
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3824877091
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 15
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 60%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our goal is to provide the academic and practicum components of training which enable the graduate to practice the specialty competently and independently. Highlights include: accredited by Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; one of two civilian occ-med programs in Texas; internationally prominent faculty, Master's Degree in Public Health; practical training experiences; and rural and agricultural health specific training.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$64,100
PGY-1
$64,100
PGY-2
$66,500
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
- 29.7%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- 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:
- 3824877091
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 15
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Dalia Ezzat Nessim
- Email:
- dalia.nessim@uthct.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 2/26/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
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:
- 3626382A0, 3626382R1, 3626382R0
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:
- Sarah Lang
- Contact Email:
- sarah.lang@uthct.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 20.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 40.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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