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Pediatric Rheumatology Residency Program

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Continued AccreditationACGME #3314831021UniversityJ1J-1

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatric rheumatology residency program in Dallas, TX. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 1 residents in training. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $80,299. 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
2
1 residents · 6 approved
PGY-1 salary
$80.3k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1998 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2007

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
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

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

Hours / week
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.1
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Scottish Rite for Children is a world-renowned leader in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic conditions with the focus of giving children back their childhood through expert care. Scottish Rite was founded in 1921, and for more than 100 years, the organization has provided care for complex and common orthopedic conditions, including scoliosis, clubfoot, hand differences, hip disorders, sports injuries and fractures, as well as certain related arthritic and neurological disorders and learning disorders, such as dyslexia. Scottish Rite operates three locations in Dallas and Frisco, Texas, and has treated more than 360,000 patients since inception. Scottish Rite is regularly recognized for its position as the best pediatric orthopedic provider in the Southwest. In 2022, Scottish Rite, in collaboration with Children’s Health and UT Southwestern, was ranked the No. 3 pediatric orthopedic program in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, NRC Health awarded Scottish Rite for Children the Excellence in Patience Experience Award and The Dallas Morning News selected Scottish Rite as a “Top 100 Place to Work.” Our organization includes a robust clinical and molecular genetic research team and state-of-the-art Movement Science, Orthotics and Prosthetics labs. In addition to groundbreaking research, Scottish Rite provides exceptional education through its fellowship programs, on-demand learning opportunities and specialized workshops and conferences. Learn more at scottishriteforchildren.org

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds
52
Community size
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
532
ED visits
0
Inpatient surgeries
536
Outpatient surgeries
2,612
Births
0
Daily census
8
Full-time staff
702

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children · Dallas, TX

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children

Primary
Dallas, TX52 beds

Children's Health-Children's Medical Center of Dallas

Dallas, TX377 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

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Livability

County figures for Dallas County, Texas (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$74,149
−$4k vs US median
Avg Commute
27 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

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

Tracey B Wright, MD

Professor of Pediatrics; Division Chief; Program Director

Program Director

Ms. Hermila Crear

GME Program Coordinator I

Coordinator

Ms. Priscilla Castro, C-TAGME

GME Program Coordinator III

Coordinator

Ms. Melissa D Perry, C-TAGME, MEd

Manager of Educational and Alumni Affairs

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center located?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is located in Dallas, TX.
What type of program is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is a university-based residency program.
Is University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has approximately 1 residents in training.
Does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Southwestern Medical Center require?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Southwestern Medical Center?
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center reports a PGY-1 salary of $80,299. 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 Southwestern Medical Center?
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 Southwestern Medical Center to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center 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 Pediatric rheumatology residency program positions as they appear.