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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

Neurology residency program in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

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About University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1804821108
Program director
Lauren Phillips
Location
Dallas, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
725
Latest cycle
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. It offers 11 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 725 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
11
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White34%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Lauren Phillips
Program coordinator
Laura Campbell
Coordinator phone
(214) 648-4775
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, TX 75390-9368 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Southwestern Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 7% of residents at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program offer?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program offers 11 first-year Neurology positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Southwestern Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program located?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is located at 5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas, TX 75390-9368. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?

The program director is Lauren Phillips. The program coordinator, Laura Campbell, is the usual contact for application questions.

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