University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Athens, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
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- ACGME code
- 1204800728
- Program director
- Jonathan David
- Location
- Athens, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 452
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 25.4%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 6%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Athens, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 452 applications and invited about 25.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 25.4%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates22%
- US DO graduates72%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women39%
- Men61%
- White67%
- Asian28%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino22%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jonathan David
- Program coordinator
- Christopher Rich
- Coordinator phone
- (903) 676-1145
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
2000 S. Palestine St. Athens, TX 75751 Open in Google Maps
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program IMG-friendly?
About 6% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program offer?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program received 452 applications and interviewed about 25.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program located?
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program is located at 2000 S. Palestine St. Athens, TX 75751. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.
Who is the program director of University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program?
The program director is Jonathan David. The program coordinator, Christopher Rich, is the usual contact for application questions.