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University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program

Family Medicine residency program in Tyler, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.

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About University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program

ACGME code
1204821464
Program director
My-Huyen Tran
Location
Tyler, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
546
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
16%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in Tyler, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 546 applications and invited about 20.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 16% 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 rural 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
8
Interview rate
20.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates32%
  • US DO graduates52%
  • US IMGs12%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women56%
  • Men44%
  • White64%
  • Asian20%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
My-Huyen Tran
Program coordinator
Megan Pazos
Coordinator phone
(903) 877-7204
Program phone
(903) 877-5369
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

11937 US Highway 271 Tyler, TX 75708 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 16% of residents at University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 Program offer?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program received 546 applications and interviewed about 20.5% 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 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 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 Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program is located at 11937 US Highway 271 Tyler, TX 75708. 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 Program?

The program director is My-Huyen Tran. The program coordinator, Megan Pazos, is the usual contact for application questions.