Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Fort Worth, Texas, sponsored by John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District).

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About John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program

ACGME code
1104812202
Program director
Jennifer Byrd
Location
Fort Worth, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Fort Worth, Texas, sponsored by John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District). It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Emergency Medicine program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates40%
  • US DO graduates60%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White62%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Jennifer Byrd
Program coordinator
Jane Gifford
Coordinator phone
(817) 702-3623
Program phone
(817) 702-5601
Sponsoring institution
John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District)

1500 S Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76104 Open in Google Maps

John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program: frequently asked questions

Does John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program IMG-friendly?

John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program offer?

John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program offers 15 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program located?

John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program is located at 1500 S Main Street Fort Worth, TX 76104. Its sponsoring institution is John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District).

Who is the program director of John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program?

The program director is Jennifer Byrd. The program coordinator, Jane Gifford, is the usual contact for application questions.