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University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

Surgery 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
4404813424
Program director
Carlos Brown
Location
Austin, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
912
Latest cycle
Interview rate
4.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Austin, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 912 applications and invited about 4.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
4.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women65%
  • Men35%
  • White54%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino23%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Carlos Brown
Program coordinator
Shannon Southerland
Coordinator phone
(512) 324-7390
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

Dell Seton Medical Center 1500 Red River St General Surgery Residency Program Austin, TX 78701 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?

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 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 912 applications and interviewed about 4.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program is located at Dell Seton Medical Center 1500 Red River St General Surgery Residency Program Austin, TX 78701. 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 Carlos Brown. The program coordinator, Shannon Southerland, is the usual contact for application questions.

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