University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
Radiation oncologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
14
Positions
#20
Specialty Rank
$72,672
PGY1 Salary
7.1%
IMG %
#20
Radiation oncology Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4304812134
- NRMP Code:
- 2835430A0DO
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 58
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.90
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 26
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 13
- Female Faculty:
- 30.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 98%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Residents in our program have many opportunities for clinical, basic science, translational, and other academic research, as well as professional programs, during their dedicated, protected research time. These opportunities have produced oral presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and successful grant applications. Qualified residents who wish to pursue physician scientist development may seek extended research time via the ABR's Holman Research Pathway track.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$72,672
PGY-1
$72,672
PGY-2
$76,167
PGY-3
$80,299
PGY-4
$84,095
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $323K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.4%
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 495K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4304812134
- NRMP Code:
- 2835430A0DO
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 58
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kiran Achut Kumar
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 2/27/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/14/2025 - 2/6/2026
- 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:
- 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
- NRMP Codes:
- 2835430A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Sandra Lynn Jeffery
- Contact Email:
- sandra.jeffery@utsouthwestern.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:3
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
- 7.1%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 2nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 14.3%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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