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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

Transitional YearUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Austin, TX(Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA Metro)
6
Positions
$67,503
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9994800133
NRMP Code:
1793999P0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
70

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
5.10

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
33
0
Part-Time Physicians:
5
Female Faculty:
39.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
15%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The program has four 4-week electives. Opportunities include electives with ophthalmologists, dermatologists, radiologist, etc., and possibly even electives outside of Austin and international if approved by the TY Program Director.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

4 weeks

Salary Progression

$67,503
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$72,450
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

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

City & State
Austin, TX
Metropolitan Area
Austin-Round Rock, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
0

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

Population
400K
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

Nominal Salary
$67,503
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$72,584
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9994800133
NRMP Code:
1793999P0YOG
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
70
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Timothy Ruttan
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
Interview Period:
11/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

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:
June
June Start Date:
June 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2835999P0

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:
Maureen Sgro

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
25

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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