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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

Radiology-DiagnosticUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
53
Positions
#23
Specialty Rank
$72,672
PGY1 Salary
12.0%
IMG %
#23
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
89th Percentile
Top 11% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4204821192
NRMP Code:
2835420A0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
53
Interviews:
109

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
48
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
130
Non-Physician Staff:
9
Part-Time Physicians:
10
Female Faculty:
37.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Residents receive two-thirds of their training at Parkland Hospital, with additional rotations at William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and Children's Health Children's Medical Center. The program features extensive faculty interaction, including 150+ clinical faculty, 26 Ph.D. researchers, and 11 medical physicists. - Training includes daily faculty-led conferences, hands-on PACS learning, patient interactions, and multidisciplinary conferences.

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)
  • 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

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:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
23.4%

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
$72,672
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$76,497
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4204821192
NRMP Code:
2835420A0
Total Positions:
53
Interviews:
109
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Karuna Munjal Raj
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 11/28/2025
Interview Period:
11/3/2025 - 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

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:
2835420A0, 2835420A1

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:
Quintulyn Hector

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
13
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:13
PGY-2:13
PGY-3:14
PGY-4:13

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
25

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
12.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
2.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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