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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

Plastic surgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
3
Positions
$86,503
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3604821097
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
9

Contact Information

Andrew Yuan Zhang
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
58
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
9.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
33
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
7
Female Faculty:
19.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Nationally/internationally acclaimed faculty. The program maintains a reputation as a national leader in patient care, education, and research.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Free parking

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Not available

0

Salary Progression

$86,503
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
00

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:Fully Paid by Institution
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
19.6%

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
$86,503
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$91,056
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3604821097
Total Positions:
3
Interviews:
9
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Andrew Yuan Zhang
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
11/1/2025 - 12/15/2025
Interview Period:
3/1/2026 - 3/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
235

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:
No

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Contact Person:
Christina C Burton

Program Size by Year

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

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
235
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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