Texas Department of State Health Services Program

Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by Texas Department of State Health Services.

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About Texas Department of State Health Services Program

ACGME code
3804888105
Program director
Ellen Howard
Location
Austin, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
69
Latest cycle
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Texas Department of State Health Services Program is a other Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by Texas Department of State Health Services. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 69 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 12% across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year.

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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs100%

Contact and location

Program director
Ellen Howard
Program coordinator
Shannon Sullivan
Coordinator phone
(737) 210-0407
Program phone
(512) 776-3750
Sponsoring institution
Texas Department of State Health Services

1100 W. 49th Street Mail Code 1864 Austin, TX 78756 Open in Google Maps

Texas Department of State Health Services Program: frequently asked questions

Does Texas Department of State Health Services Program sponsor visas?

Texas Department of State Health Services Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Texas Department of State Health Services Program IMG-friendly?

About 100% of residents at Texas Department of State Health Services Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program has 12% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Texas Department of State Health Services Program offer?

Texas Department of State Health Services Program offers 2 first-year Public Health and General Preventive Medicine positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Department of State Health Services Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Texas Department of State Health Services Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 240.

Where is Texas Department of State Health Services Program located?

Texas Department of State Health Services Program is located at 1100 W. 49th Street Mail Code 1864 Austin, TX 78756. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Department of State Health Services.

Who is the program director of Texas Department of State Health Services Program?

The program director is Ellen Howard. The program coordinator, Shannon Sullivan, is the usual contact for application questions.