University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

The Internal Medicine Residency program at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin focuses on inspiring the next generation of innovative internists. The program is committed to training well-rounded internists to provide compassionate care, develop leaders in high-value care, promote just and equitable health, and encourage growth as physicians, teams, and systems.

The curriculum of the Internal Medicine Residency includes three tracks: categorical, primary care, and a Distinction in Care Transformation, as well as a preliminary internship. Residents are exposed to diverse clinical experiences, such as inpatient wards, ICU, outpatient clinics, as well as rotations in medical subspecialties and electives. The program follows a structured rotation schedule of inpatient and outpatient experiences, along with numerous teaching conferences and educational opportunities.

Applicants to the Internal Medicine Residency program must submit USMLE Step 1 scores at the time of application and USMLE Step 2 results by late February. They should possess U.S. citizenship, permanent resident status, or the appropriate work authorization. The program also requires Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certification if applicable. Two letters of recommendation are mandatory, with specific requirements for categorical and preliminary medicine applicants.

The interview process for applicants includes virtual interviews with faculty members. The program emphasizes a collaborative learning environment with opportunities for mentorship, global health experiences, participation in regional and national conferences, as well as intentional holiday leave.

Residents in the Primary Care Track receive focused training in outpatient care, with rotations in diverse clinical settings and extensive didactic sessions covering clinical, quality improvement, social determinants of health, and evidence-based medicine topics. The track aims to produce primary care general internists who are leaders and innovators in providing high-quality care.

Overall, the Internal Medicine Residency program at Dell Medical School offers a comprehensive training experience with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, teamwork, justice and inclusion, and authenticity and integrity. It provides a supportive and enriching environment for residents to develop into value-focused leaders in internal medicine.