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University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program

Surgery 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
4404821331
Program director
Audra Clark
Location
Dallas, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
1,867
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Dallas, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. It offers 13 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,867 applications and invited about 14.5% 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 17% 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. The program offers research track.

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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
13
Interview rate
14.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs15%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men44%
  • White47%
  • Asian21%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Audra Clark
Program coordinator
Rachael Lefevre
Coordinator phone
(214) 648-8780
Program phone
–
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Department of Surgery 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, TX 75390-9159 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 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?

About 17% of residents at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program offer?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program offers 13 first-year Surgery positions, and 13 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program received 1,867 applications and interviewed about 14.5% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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

Where is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program located?

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program is located at Department of Surgery 5323 Harry Hines Boulevard Dallas, TX 75390-9159. 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 Audra Clark. The program coordinator, Rachael Lefevre, is the usual contact for application questions.

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