University of Texas Southwestern--Austin Surgery Program Curriculum

Curriculum

Application and Selection Process

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), which electronically transmits residency applications, letters of recommendations, Dean's Letters, transcripts and other credentials from your medical school directly to all the program directors you select via the internet. Contact your Student Affairs Office for assistance in submitting an application.

After a thorough review by an application committee, an e-mail notification will be sent to applicants who will be invited to interview with our Program.

Early application is encouraged. Deadline for receipt of your completed application is the first of December of each year.

It is a requirement of our Surgery residency program to be ACLS certified, successful applicants will be required to obtain ACLS certification prior to orientation for the residency program.

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

Specific inquires concerning the General Surgery Program should be addressed to:

Carlos V.R. Brown, M.D.
Program Director, Surgery Residency Program
601 East 15th Street
Austin, Texas 78701

For more immediate assistance contact:

Judy Merten
Residency Coordinator
(512) 324-7392
jmerten@seton.org

or

Brenda Trigo
Residency Coordinator
(512) 324-7390
btrigo@seton.org

Training Sites

• University Medical Center Brackenridge (UMCB)
• Seton Medical Center Austin
• Central Park Surgery Center
• Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
• Strictly Pediatrics Surgery Center

Conferences

Required Conferences:

Non Required Conferences: