University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program

Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Tyler, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.

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About University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program

ACGME code
3804888139
Program director
Peter Pendergrass
Location
Tyler, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
71
Latest cycle
Interview rate
43.7%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program is a university Based Public Health and General Preventive Medicine residency program in Tyler, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.

In the latest application cycle the program received 71 applications and invited about 43.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Public Health and General Preventive Medicine programs, which interview about 37.9% of applicants.

The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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 scores of interviewed applicants

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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: interviewed49%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed43%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed38%
Interview rate
43.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Peter Pendergrass
Program coordinator
Sarah Lang
Coordinator phone
(903) 877-5919
Program phone
(903) 877-1413
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

11937 US HWY 271 Tyler, TX 75708 Open in Google Maps

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

How competitive is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program received 71 applications and interviewed about 43.7% of applicants. The typical Public Health and General Preventive Medicine program interviews about 37.9%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 Health Science Center at Tyler Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. 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.

Do program signals help at University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program?

Applicants who sent University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 49%.

Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program located?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program is located at 11937 US HWY 271 Tyler, TX 75708. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.

Who is the program director of University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program?

The program director is Peter Pendergrass. The program coordinator, Sarah Lang, is the usual contact for application questions.

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