Surgery Residency Program
University of Texas Health Science Center at TylerUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is a Surgery residency program in Tyler, TX. It has 3 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 15 residents in training. It reports 40% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $61,700. 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
Accredited since 2019 · 5 years · Last ACGME review 2021
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “U Texas HSC-Tyler-TX”.
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Training tracks
No tracks listed
No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.
Residents
Cohort composition
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
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
Smoke-free workplace.
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Rio Vista Behavioral Health provides state-of-the-art inpatient psychiatric and substance abuse services in the El Paso, Texas, area. We offer individualized planning and ongoing recovery support for adults age 18 and older and children ages 11-17. Our team is adept at serving high-acuity patients who may be struggling with symptoms of serious mental health concerns, such as trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, and psychosis. We’re also pleased to provide support for individuals in need of professional care for chemical dependency as a secondary concern. Patients at Rio Vista Behavioral Health will have access to innovative holistic and evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, art therapy, and recreational therapy. This integrated approach offers a broad spectrum of therapeutic interventions that foster comprehensive healing of the mind, body, and spirit.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Rio Vista Behavioral Health · Tyler, TX
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Rio Vista Behavioral Health
PrimaryUT Health Jacksonville
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $61,700 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,400/mo · 63 days on market14.46% rental listings MoM
Specials
Specials
Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Smith County, Texas (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler located?
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is located in Tyler, TX.
- How many residents are at University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler?
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler has approximately 15 residents in training.
- How much is rent near University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler?
- Median rent near Tyler, TX is ~$935/month for a 1BR and ~$1,225/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 Health Science Center at Tyler accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 40% of University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 Health Science Center at Tyler require?
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 Health Science Center at Tyler?
- University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler reports a PGY-1 salary of $61,700. 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 Health Science Center at Tyler?
- 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 Health Science Center at Tyler to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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.