As with the majority of programs in the United States, advancement occurs on a yearly basis and is contingent upon satisfactory progression in the educational program. Rotations during the first year include the general surgery services, trauma services, and medical specialty services at Parkland Memorial Hospital, The Veterans Affairs North Texas Health Care System, Children's Medical Center of Dallas, and private surgical services at Zale Lipshy University Hospital and St Paul Medical Center. An interview is required for full consideration of an application. The divisions have different criteria for granting an interview. This information in described under each program's specifications.
Contents are, therefore, subject to revision without notice.
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas reserves the right to withdraw programs at any time, change rules, calendar, curriculum, procedures and any other requirements affecting residents. The description of the program do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member and The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. To the extent provided by applicable law, no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by The University of Texas System or any of its component institutions, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veteran status, or disability.