Residency

Internal Medicine at University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

Tyler, Texas
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required at application
    “ECFMG certification is required with application submission for international graduates.”
per uttyler.edu ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $61,700 PGY-2 $64,100 PGY-3 $66,500
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution Paid leave 12 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 60 Longest shift (Y1) 24 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 28.1% (2025 survey) DO 45.6% US-MD 26.3% Total positions 60 Interviews per spot ~10 Faculty:resident 0.9 Setting University-based NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No Graduation year Within 2 years of graduation USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3–4 Required letters Faculty, Standardized Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Not offered Starts July Applications open 2026-09-25 Interviews begin 2025-10-10
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.