Health Equity Track

About the Program

As the Dallas-Fort Worth area rapidly becomes one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S., UT Southwestern is committed to facing the healthcare challenges of the future by fostering the skills residents need to become highly proficient and culturally competent clinicians, educators, and healthcare leaders experienced in caring for diverse as well as underserved populations. Our new distinct Health Equity training track, embedded within our Internal Medicine Residency program, emphasizes the skills and training needed to address and reduce health disparities for the people of Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond. The Internal Medicine Health Equity Track will welcome 15 residents per year, for a total of 45 residents over three years. Graduates of the Health Equity Track will be poised to pursue ambulatory and hospital-based general internal medicine careers, and possess a foundation for subspecialized advanced fellowships with a focus on improving health care for all.

Preparing Leaders in the Field

The Health Equity Track goes beyond traditional clinical training. Residents will practice academic community medicine, with a focus on Quality Improvement projects, gain a deep understanding of healthcare systems like our large Veterans Administration health system, and address social determinants of health. This track is designed to cultivate leaders who can drive change, focus on disparities, and promote well-being through public health initiatives.

Training Sites

Innovative Training Across Leading Healthcare Systems

This track will offer residents immersive, hands-on experience across three major healthcare systems:

VA North Texas Health Care System

Residents will spend 50 percent of their time at the nation's second-largest VA hospital, providing comprehensive care from primary to advanced subspecialty medicine.

Parkland Memorial Hospital

Residents will spend 25 percent of their time at Dallas County's safety net hospital serving a diverse community, including specialized clinics for refugees, correctional health, and more.

William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital

Residents will spend 25 percent of their time at our tertiary care hospital rotating through various subspecialties to ensure well-rounded clinical training.

Curriculum

Comprehensive Curriculum

Residents will follow a meticulously structured curriculum with an added emphasis on outpatient care via the ‘4+2’ schedule. Residents will rotate through various specialties, including:

Inpatient General Medicine and Subspecialties: Cardiology, gastroenterology, oncology, infectious diseases, and more.
Selective rotations in military medicine focused on care for veterans related to:
- Complex diseases and injuries from battle
- Toxic exposures
- PTSD
- Addiction medicine
- MSK and mobility challenges and disabilities
- Equitable access to veteran services
Specialized Clinics: Refugee, transgender, medication-assisted treatment, and homeless outreach clinics
Public Health and Quality Improvement: Dedicated weeks for longitudinal primary care and health equity experiences with mentorship from faculty members in the O'Donnell School of Public Health

PGY-1
PGY-2
PGY-3

Rotaton	Weeks
Wards	16
Homeless Outreach Medical Services, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)	4
Electives	4
Continuity Clinics	12
Cardio-Pulmonary ICU, a combined service with both cardiology and intensive care attendings	8
Cardiology	4
Vacation	4

Rotaton	Weeks
Wards	12
The Obstetric/Gynecologic Emergency Services Facility at Parkland	2
Community-Oriented Primary Care, including time in the Refugee Clinic	4
Electives	4
Geriatric Medicine	2
Continuity Clinics	12
Combined rotation with two weeks each of neurology and addiction medicine	2
Cardio-Pulmonary ICU, a combined service with both cardiology and intensive care attendings	4
Infectious Diseases	2
Gastroenterology	4
Vacation	4

Rotaton	Weeks
Wards	8
Medication-Assisted Treatment clinic	2
Jail Health	2
Electives	6
Continuity Clinics	12
Emergency Medicine	2
Palliative Care	2
Hematology/Oncology	2
Cardio-Pulmonary ICU, a combined service with both cardiology and intensive care attendings	4
Research	4
Nephrology	4
Vacation	4

Application and Interview Process

The Health Equity Track is a unique training pathway within the UT Southwestern Internal Medicine Residency. We accept applications to the track through ERAS and the Health Equity track has its own NRMP code: 2835140C5.

The Interview Process

The Health Equity Track is a part of the larger Internal Medicine Program, so we want to ensure that all applicants have a chance to learn about both the Internal Medicine Residency in general and the Health Equity Track specifically. Applicants take part in the larger General IM Residency interview process and then have additional interview elements to learn about the training sites, experiences, and people who make up the Health Equity Track.

More details on how to apply and interview
Salary and Benefits
Residents in the Health Equity Track are employed by UT Southwestern. This arrangement allows for the fullest integration with the O'Donnell School of Public Health possible.

Salaries

Program Year Annual Stipend

Program Year 1 (PGY–1)
$66,918.00

Program Year 2 (PGY–2)
$69,431.00

Program Year 3 (PGY–3)
$72,679.00

Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Pharmacy insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Accident insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement income plan with contribution matching
- Parking
- Discounted tickets to local sporting and entertainment events
- In-house moonlighting opportunities available
- Meal cards for overnight call responsibilities
- VPN accounts for home access to our hospital's medical records and library resources
- Lunch with daily noon conferences
- Free access to MKSAP during residency
- Annual stipend to cover conference attendance and other educational expenses
- UT System site license for Microsoft Office software