University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program
PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Austin, TX(Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA Metro)
71
Positions
#153
Specialty Rank
$67,503
PGY1 Salary
2.9%
IMG %
#153
Pediatrics Ranking
30th Percentile
Top 70% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204821421
- NRMP Code:
- 1793320C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 71
- Interviews:
- 264
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 109
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 26
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 61.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 12%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 29%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The program provides residents with a solid foundation in primary care and general pediatrics as well as exposure to highly subspecialized care. Utilizing an X+Y curriculum, the program enhances the continuity clinic experience of trainees with minimal disruption to other rotations, also allowing for unique longitudinal learning experiences and protected time for professional development. Residents learn in a variety of clinical sites, from community-based clinics to a quaternary care center.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,503
PGY-1
$69,657
PGY-2
$72,478
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 93(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $400K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $75K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 31.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 28 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.47
- Poverty Rate
- 8.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
58°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
47"
Humidity
53%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.07
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204821421
- NRMP Code:
- 1793320C0
- Total Positions:
- 71
- Interviews:
- 264
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Nalinda Charnsangavej
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 1/31/2027
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/1970 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1793320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
- Contact Person:
- Mark Brinkowski
- Contact Email:
- mabrinkman@ascension.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 24
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:24PGY-2:24PGY-3:23
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.9%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 1st percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.8%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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