Residency

Internal Medicine at Methodist Health System Dallas

Dallas, Texas
Program website
Supports existing J-1 visas but does not sponsor J-1; H-1B not addressed.
“hold a J1 visa (visa is supported, not sponsored)”
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required at application
    “Valid ECFMG required at time of application.”
  • Accepts graduates within 3 years of graduation
    “You must be three or fewer years out of medical school.”
  • US clinical experience not required
    “Clinical experience preferred but not required if IMG.”
Resident salary
PGY-1 $69,004 PGY-2 $71,350 PGY-3 $74,066
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution Paid leave 49 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 65 Longest shift (Y1) 14 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 2.6% (2025 survey) DO 61.5% US-MD 35.9% Total positions 39 Interviews per spot ~19 Faculty:resident 1.0 Setting Community-based NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 2–4 Required letters Faculty, Standardized Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Clinical experience in the US
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Not offered Starts June Applications open 2026-09-19 Interviews begin 2025-10-29
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.