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University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program

Transitional Year 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
9994800004
Program director
Sujitha Nandimandalam
Location
Tyler, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
818
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program is a university Based Transitional Year residency program in Tyler, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.

In the latest application cycle the program received 818 applications and invited about 11% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
11%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Sujitha Nandimandalam
Program coordinator
Jazmyne Burgess
Coordinator phone
(903) 877-8552
Sponsoring institution
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

1000 S. Beckham Ave Tyler, TX 75701 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.

Is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program IMG-friendly?

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program received 818 applications and interviewed about 11% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program is located at 1000 S. Beckham Ave Tyler, TX 75701. 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 Sujitha Nandimandalam. The program coordinator, Jazmyne Burgess, is the usual contact for application questions.