Graduate Medical Education Surgery

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Austin General Surgery Residency Program received its initial ACGME accreditation in June 2008 and our first categorical general surgery interns will begin July 2009.  Our program is based primarily at Brackenridge Hospital in Austin, Texas and includes rotations at the UTMB-Galveston, Seton Medical Center and Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Like all categorical residency programs, application to our program here in Austin is made through the National Residency Matching Program. This is done using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Information about how you can submit an application through ERAS is available from your school’s Dean of Students or Office of Student Services. All applications received through ERAS will be reviewed. Once your application is received via ERAS, it will go through a screening process. If you are chosen for an interview or if the program needs further documentation, you will be contacted via phone and email. Please do not call to inquire about the status of your application during this time.

INFORMATION ON THE UTMB Austin Surgery Residency:

• This is an ACGME accredited program
• We will be accepting 3 residents per year
• Most general employment information can be found at http://www.utmb.edu/gme
• Information on resident salaries can be found at http://www.utmb.edu/gme/salary
• Information on resident benefits can be found at http://www.utmb.edu/benefits

CRITERIA FOR APPLYING:

• All applications must be filed through ERAS according to the deadlines and requirements set by ERAS
• Applicants must register with NRMP. Positions will not be offered outside the Match
• All applications must be submitted by 12/31/2008
  IMGs/FMGs must be ECFMG certified (valid indefinitely)

PERFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Scores of 220 and above on each USMLE exam are preferred
• No failures on each USMLE exam are preferred
• It is preferred that International residents have graduated within the last 5 years
• US clinical experience with no gaps in medical training for more than one year are preferred
• There are no specific requirements regarding letters of recommendations, however, it is always best to choose people who have specifically mentored you or have a good idea of your capabilities, personality and skills
• There are no requirements on personal statement topics