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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Austin, TX(Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA Metro)
6
Positions
#87
Specialty Rank
$69,657
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#87
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
18th Percentile
Top 82% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3404800109
NRMP Code:
1793340A0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

Deborah Ann Bergfeld
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
75%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The spread of inpatient experiences and continuity clinic are unique features of the program. There is early exposure to the breadth of PM&R which allows for greater integration into inpatient experiences later in residency. The continuity clinic offers patients with an array of diagnoses ranging from sports related injuries to complex neurological injuries. As well, our program offers numerous sports medicine experiences from high school to professional athletes along with event coverage.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology 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
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$69,657
PGY-1
$69,657
PGY-2
$72,478
PGY-3
$75,368
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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

City & State
Austin, TX
Metropolitan Area
Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
66.19(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$238,000
Median Monthly Rent
$1,251
Rent as % of Resident Salary
21.6%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
Population
29,243,342
Median Household Income
$73,035
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
391.9%
Median Commute Time
204 min
Use Public Transportation
14.2%

Climate & Weather

Climate & Weather

Purchasing Power Analysis

Nominal Salary
$69,657
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$105,238
Value Rating
Excellent

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3404800109
NRMP Code:
1793340A0
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Deborah Ann Bergfeld
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 1/1/1970
Interview Period:
10/1/2025 - 1/30/2026
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
Min Step 1 Score:
210

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1793340A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
Primary Teaching Site:
Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
Contact Person:
Doris Faz
Contact Email:
dfaz@ascension.org

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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