University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program

The General Surgery Residency program at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin offers a transformative educational experience focused on value-based, patient-centered health care delivery for the management of various surgical diseases. The program provides both categorical (five-year) and preliminary (one-year) positions through the NRMP. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared for community practices, academia, or competitive fellowships.

Application requirements include being certified in ACLS, preferred USMLE scores of 230 and above for Step 1 and Step 2 exams, no failures on any USMLE exam, medical school graduation within the last five years for international applicants, and U.S. clinical experience with no gaps exceeding one year.

The curriculum includes rotations at Dell Seton Medical Center, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, and Dell Children’s Medical Center. Residents receive comprehensive training in various surgical specialties throughout their five-year program. Educational activities include monthly grand rounds, resident morbidity and mortality conferences, and rotation-specific conferences.

The program director, Carlos V.R. Brown, M.D., FACS, leads the General Surgery Residency program. The faculty members are dedicated to providing residents with the skills necessary for mastering all elements of surgery. Graduates have pursued successful careers in various surgical fellowships and practices.

For the 2022 ERAS cycle, the residency will participate in the supplemental ERAS application via AAMC’s ERAS program. Applicants will be notified for interviews through Interview Broker, with interviews scheduled in November and December for categorical residents and in January for preliminary residents. Application deadline is December 1, with early submission encouraged.