PsychiatryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

Psychiatry 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
4004821211
Program director
Adam Brenner
Location
Dallas, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
965
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 965 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care, research, rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates97%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women69%
  • Men31%
  • White30%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American19%
  • Hispanic or Latino15%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%

Contact and location

Program director
Adam Brenner
Program coordinator
Tameka Ellis
Coordinator phone
(214) 645-8885
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, TX 75390-9070 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 and H-1B 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?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program offers 18 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program received 965 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 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 Southwestern Medical Center Program located?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is located at 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, TX 75390-9070. 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 Adam Brenner. The program coordinator, Tameka Ellis, is the usual contact for application questions.