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St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program

Surgery residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education.

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About St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program

ACGME code
4404800002
Program director
Aileen Ebadat
Location
Austin, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
763
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
8%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 763 applications and invited about 11.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 8% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
11.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates44%
  • US DO graduates48%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White56%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Aileen Ebadat
Program coordinator
Ashley Vasquez
Coordinator phone
(512) 816-5648
Program phone
(832) 875-9748
Sponsoring institution
St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education

901 West Ben White Blvd Austin, TX 78704 Open in Google Maps

St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program: frequently asked questions

Does St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program sponsor visas?

Yes. St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program IMG-friendly?

About 8% of residents at St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program offer?

St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program offers 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program?

St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program received 763 applications and interviewed about 11.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program located?

St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program is located at 901 West Ben White Blvd Austin, TX 78704. Its sponsoring institution is St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education.

Who is the program director of St. David's Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program?

The program director is Aileen Ebadat. The program coordinator, Ashley Vasquez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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