University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program

Tyler, TXLast Updated: 2/12/2026

About This Program

Program Length

5 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Avg Work Hours

72 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$62k-$71k

15 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Hishaam Ismael, MD
UT Health East Texas-Tyler

[email protected]
(903) 877-7826

Primary Program Contact

Melissa Hitt, RN
UT Health East Texas-Tyler

[email protected]
(903) 877-8725
Program Website

Survey Received: 7/9/2025

Program ID: 4404800438

Locations

UT Health East Texas-Tyler
Surgery Pgm
1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 75701

Sponsor Location

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

11937 Us Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Rio Vista Behavioral Health

1000 S Beckham Ave
Tyler, TX 75701

UT Health Jacksonville

501 S Ragsdale St
Jacksonville, TX 75766

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

45 Interviews

Interviews/First Year Positions

15:1

Program Participation

Participates In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)

Code: 3626440C0

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).

Gap Experience Requirement

PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

1.1:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

11.8%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (17)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

72 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

24 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - Every fifth night for 12 month(s)

Year 2 - Every fifth night for 9 month(s)

Year 3 - Every fifth night for 11 month(s)

Year 4 - Every fifth night for 9 month(s)

Year 5 - Every fifth night for 12 month(s)

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s3

PGY-3s3

PGY-4s3

PGY-5s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

NOV30

Application Due

Nov 30, 2025

OCT20

Interview Period Starts

Oct 20, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025

2027 - 2028

JAN31

Application Due

Jan 31, 2027

OCT21

Interview Period Starts

Oct 21, 2026 - Oct 21, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

10%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

10%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Hospice/home care experience

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for dependents
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Major medical for residents

Salary Compensation

$62k-$71k

PGY-1 through PGY-5

PGY-1

$61,700

PGY-2

$64,700

PGY-3

$66,500

PGY-4

$68,900

PGY-5

$71,300

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.

Vacation Days15

Sick Days12

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

NGO

Maximum # of unpaid days

NGO

Quality of Life Information*

Tyler, TX

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Property Price to Income Ratio

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Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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