How to Apply

Application Deadline: September 16, 2025

For Fellowship Start Date of July 1, 2026

The UT Southwestern Medical Toxicology fellowship program accepts two fellows per year through the Association of American Medical Colleges’ Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We participate in the  National Resident Matching Program  and applicants must participate as well. Please apply through ERAS to complete the application process. Following a review of the application materials, selected candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process.

Application Process

Fellowship application requirements include completion of the ERAS application and National Matching Program registration.

In addition, applicants must provide:

• United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) scores (Steps 1-3) or COMLEX-USA scores (Levels 1-3)
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Personal statement
• Recent headshot
• Reference letters (3 minimum, one of which must be from a program director)
• Copy of board certificates (if any)
• Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate (foreign medical graduates only)
• J1 visa (foreign medical graduates only)

Important Dates

The application timeline for this fellowship is:

• July 2, 2025
  Application submission window opens
• July 16, 2025
  Application available to programs for review
• August 20, 2025
  NRMP registration opens for candidates and programs
• September 16, 2025
  Application submission deadline
• November 5, 2025
  NRMP Rank Order List Certification Due
• November 19, 2025
  Match Day
• July 1, 2026
  Fellowship begins

Important Interview Instructions

• Fixed interview days
  August 19, September 2, September 30
• Rolling interview invitations
  Once ERAS opens, we will begin inviting applicants to interview on a rolling basis until all our interview slots are filled.
• Example interview day schedule (All times are in CST)
  8:00 AM: Welcome and Introduction Breakfast
  8:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Individual Interviews
  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch with Fellows
  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Continuation of Individual Interviews
  2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Tour of the North Texas Poison Center
• Please let us know if you will be attending NACCT in 2025
• Interviews will be scheduled through Thalamas
• Interview dates can be rescheduled up to 7 days before your scheduled interview

Questions?

We look forward to meeting you and discussing how our program can help you achieve your career goals in medical toxicology. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us adrienne.rickett@utsouthwestern.edu