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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

Psychiatry 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
4004813299
Program director
Pamela Lopez
Location
Austin, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
771
Latest cycle
Interview rate
10.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. It offers 7 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 771 applications and invited about 10.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and women's health 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Interview rate
10.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates86%
  • US DO graduates5%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs5%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White47%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Pamela Lopez
Program coordinator
Lauren Lund
Coordinator phone
(715) 557-1470
Program phone
(915) 215-8400
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

Seton Shoal Creek Hospital 3501 Mills Avenue Austin, TX 78731 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 10% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 7 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 7 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 771 applications and interviewed about 10.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program is located at Seton Shoal Creek Hospital 3501 Mills Avenue Austin, TX 78731. 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 Pamela Lopez. The program coordinator, Lauren Lund, is the usual contact for application questions.