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Surgery Residency Program

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
Austin, TX
Continued AccreditationACGME #4404813424UniversityJ1J-1

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is an ACGME-accredited university-based Surgery residency program in Austin, TX. It has 8 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 23 residents in training. It reports 0% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $67,503. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
8
23 residents · 24 approved
PGY-1 salary
$67.5k
IMG percentage
0%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
1793440C0

Accredited since 2008 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2011

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
1793440C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “U Texas at Austin Dell Med School-TX”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

Other

Other

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
0%
x
US MD
100%
x
DO
0%
x
Women
67%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
80
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
24
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
Yes
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit
Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School · Austin, TX

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School

Primary
Austin, TX

Seton Medical Center

Austin, TX382 beds

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Austin, TX240 beds

Strictly Pediatrics Surgery Center

Austin, TX

Seton Medical Center-Williamson

Round Rock, TX140 beds

Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas

Austin, TX210 beds

Location

Purchasing power

~$2,799/mo
Estimated take-home after rent & state tax
Rent ~50.2% of pay
Take-home$2,799/mo
Rent (1BR)$2,826/mo
State tax$0/mo

Estimate: PGY-1 salary $67,503 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.

Livability

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Carlos Brown, MD

Program Director, Professor of Surgery, Chief - Division of Acute Care Surgery

Program Director

Ms. Shannon L Southerland, BA

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Tatiana Cardenas, MD, MS

Associate Program Director, Acute Care Surgery Attending, Assistant Professor

Coordinator

Kimberly Brown, MD

Associate Chair of Education, or Associate Professor of Surgery

Coordinator

Mrs. Elaine Krackau

GME Manager

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School located?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is located in Austin, TX.
What type of program is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School has approximately 23 residents in training.
How much is rent near University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School?
Median rent near Austin, TX is ~$2,826/month for a 1BR and ~$4,730/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
Does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School reports that none of its current residents are International Medical Graduates. That is a snapshot of the current cohort as reported to FREIDA, not a stated policy, and it can change year to year. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School require?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School?
University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School reports a PGY-1 salary of $67,503. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Surgery residency program positions as they appear.