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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
23
Positions
#23
Specialty Rank
$70,101
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#23
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
83rd Percentile
Top 17% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804821102
NRMP Code:
2835280C0STEP
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
23
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
24/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
25
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
37
Non-Physician Staff:
30
0
Female Faculty:
40.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
35%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Program provides travel allowance, budget for operative magnification loupes, and county hospital experience.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal 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)

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

13 weeks

Salary Progression

$70,101
PGY-1
$72,672
PGY-2
$76,167
PGY-3
$80,299
PGY-4
$84,095
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
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):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Dallas, TX
Metropolitan Area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

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

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

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

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804821102
NRMP Code:
2835280C0STEP
Total Positions:
23
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
John Morrow Truelson
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2025 - 10/10/2025
Interview Period:
1/5/2026 - 1/16/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
240

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2835280C0

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:
Ashley Alvarez

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5
PGY-4:4
PGY-5:4

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
25
0

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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