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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

Pediatrics residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.

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About University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

ACGME code
3204821421
Program director
Nalinda Charnsangavej
Location
Austin, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
22
First-year spots
Applicants
842
Latest cycle
Interview rate
41%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
1%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. It offers 22 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 842 applications and invited about 41% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

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

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
22
Interview rate
41%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates24%
  • US IMGs1%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women83%
  • Men17%
  • White65%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino27%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Nalinda Charnsangavej
Program coordinator
Pamela Knight
Coordinator phone
(512) 324-0067
Program phone
(512) 324-0165
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas 4900 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School 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 at Austin Dell Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

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

How many residency positions does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program offer?

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program offers 22 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 22 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program?

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program received 842 applications and interviewed about 41% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School 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 at Austin Dell Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program located?

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program is located at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas 4900 Mueller Boulevard Austin, TX 78723. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.

Who is the program director of University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program?

The program director is Nalinda Charnsangavej. The program coordinator, Pamela Knight, is the usual contact for application questions.

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