Pathology Residency Program
The UT Southwestern Pathology Residency Program is strong in both clinical practice and academics. Our program sees its particular role as offering residents early exposure to a broad spectrum of practice paradigms and subspecialties in Pathology to enable an informed choice of career path, followed by a flexible curriculum tailored to each resident's individual professional goals. The curriculum includes both service and scholarly activity, since service-oriented residents see through research the future of their specialty, while academically oriented residents see through service the practical aspects of their research.
The program offers combined training in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology as well as focused tracks in either Anatomic or Clinical Pathology alone. Also offered is a Research track, as well as fellowship opportunities in a large variety of Pathology subspecialties and entry into UT Southwestern's Physician Scientist Training Program.
The UT Southwestern Pathology Residency Program is strong in both clinical practice and academics. Our program sees its particular role as offering residents early exposure to a broad spectrum of practice paradigms and subspecialties in Pathology to enable an informed choice of career path, followed by a flexible curriculum tailored to each resident's individual professional goals.
Explore What Makes Us Extraordinary
- Individualized Curriculum
- Large Program Size
- Diverse Program Settings
- Research Opportunities
- Alumni Success
Flexible Training Tracks
- Combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP4)
- Anatomic Pathology (AP3)
- Clinical Pathology (CP3)
- Research Track
Individualized Curriculum
Our training is tailored to each resident's individual professional goals:
- After the match, our program's built-in flexibility allows residents to choose a training track, depending on their career objectives
- There are opportunities for numerous electives, private practice experience, and away rotations
Join one of the largest, most prestigious pathology training programs in the nation
Meet our Residents-
30+
Residents -
20+
Subspecialty Fellows -
17
Subspecialty Fellowships -
130+
Faculty Mentors -
25+
Diagnostic Subspecialties
Diverse Practice Exposure
- Sub-specialized and General Practice Settings
- Adult, Pediatric, and Geriatric Populations
- Opportunities for Private Practice and Away Rotations
- Affiliations with:
- Children's Hospital
- Veterans Affairs (VA) Hospital
- Regional Blood Center
- County Forensic Institute
Abundant Learning Materials
- > 90,000 Surgical Specimens per Year *
- > 2300 Inpatient Beds *
- > 2 Million Outpatient Visits per Year *
- > 4,200 Forensic Cases per Year
Extensive Resident Support
Pathology Assistants are in all gross rooms, actively teaching residents and allowing residents to focus on learning.
World Class Research
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center is one of the world's foremost research institutions that conducts life-changing research that has led to some of the most important discoveries of our generation.
- 6 Nobel Laureates
- 25 National Academy of Sciences Members
- 16 National Academy of Medicine Members
- > 5,800 Annual Research Projects
- > $524.1 million Annual Research Funding
Resident Research
Our residents have the opportunity to collaborate with department and inter-departmental teams to contribute to groundbreaking research.
In the past 12 months, resident research has appeared in:
- Archives
- JAMA Pediatrics
- Clinical Chemistry
- Journal of Neuropathology
- Experimental Neurology
Department Support
The Department provides travel and registration support to residents and fellows who present their work at local and national meetings. Resident research projects are often funded by the Department.
Leaders in Academic and Private Practice
Our alumni are leaders, advancing the practice of pathology within academic and private practice practices across the country.
Approximately half of our graduates join an academic department and half join a private practice.
"A solution-driven leadership that is as committed to advancing the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine as it is to fostering the well-being, professional and personal growth of its trainees will always be an attractive proposition for aspiring pathologists-in-training. Our pathology leadership's purposefulness in promoting a culture of academic and scientific excellence, reinforcing respectfulness and collaboration, all while tackling the existing barriers to inclusion and diversity are a distinguishing strength of this program."
"It has been almost three years since I started my pathology residency at UTSW, and my first impression and feelings are still the same. I have always felt at home by the welcoming, supportive, and nurturing environment. Training at UTSW has provided me with outstanding robust knowledge throughout the years by the distinguished experienced faculty at the most advanced facilities. The faculty members are great mentors who will guide you through your journey to achieve your professional endeavors. I also enriched my learning and social experience through the greatly diverse group of residents. I will always be privileged to call this institution my home."
"When applying for residency, I sought out a program that prioritizes resident education, and UT Southwestern offers just that. With outstanding training in both anatomic and clinical pathology, I have no doubt that I will be adequately prepared for my future career. The faculty and staff are passionate educators who are truly invested in helping residents learn and flourish. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to receive quality education at a program that respects and supports my personal and professional goals."
"As a pathology resident at UT Southwestern, I have found that our faculty and department are supportive on multiple levels, encouraging me to learn more and to be more than who I think I am. The attendings truly care about the impact of their work on patients and empower us to build a solid foundation of knowledge. It is a productive environment to grow in, both academically and personally, so that I may contribute my best to the future of science and medicine."
Program Mission and Aims
Program Mission and Aims
- Program Mission
The mission of the Pathology Residency Program is to educate residents as competent providers of pathology services, as scholars, as teachers and as life-long learners, in an environment that structures training activities to maximize educational value and to promote and maintain physical and emotional well-being in its trainees.
- Program Aims
The program aims to offer residents early exposure to a broad spectrum of practice paradigms and subspecialties in Pathology to enable an informed choice of path toward an academic or a service-oriented career. To facilitate each resident's professional choice by tailoring our flexible curriculum to that choice. To give each resident broad exposure to aspects of pathology beyond their specific area of interest, since service-oriented residents can see through research the future of their specialty, while academically oriented residents see through service the practical aspects of their research.
Leadership
Professor
- Director of Pathology Residency Training Program
- Medical Director of Transfusion Services, Parkland
- James.Burner@UTSouthwestern.edu
Associate Professor
- Associate Residency Program Director (AP)
- Group Leader of Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology
- Clements University Hospital
- Helena.Hwang@UTSouthwestern.edu
Assistant Professor
- Associate Residency Program Director (AP)
- Parkland Memorial Hospital - Logistics
- James.Mitchell@UTSouthwestern.edu
Assistant Professor
- Director, Residency Research Track
- UTSW - BioCenter
- Jeffrey.SoRelle@UTSouthwestern.edu
Professor
- Associate Residency Program Director
- Children's Health℠
- Charles.Timmons@utsouthwestern.edu
Contact Us
Application & Interview Process
The UT Southwestern Pathology Residency Program welcomes you to apply to our program. Successful candidates will be selected from among eligible applicants based on their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. We do not discriminate with regard to gender, race, age, religion, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We recruit residents from diverse backgrounds. Diversity enriches the learning experience as residents interact with and learn from each other. Click the tabs below to learn more.
- Interview Process
Interview Process
The University of Texas Southwestern pathology residency program interviews candidates virtually on selected dates from November through January, generally Mondays and Thursdays. We interview applicants in groups of six.
Once invited, you can expect your interview experience to include a virtual dinner/social hour the evening before your interview day. At this dinner, you will meet current residents in a casual setting; your spouse or significant other is welcome to join us. The interview day will allow to you meet the selected faculty, program staff, chief, and current residents. You will have a minimum of four faculty interviews and will have the opportunity to see a virtual tour of our our main hospitals including Parkland Memorial Hospital, Clements University Hospital, and Children's Health℠ Children's Medical Center.
A typical interview day runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please feel free to contact our Chief Residents, Cecilia Dusek, M.D. and Sajjad Afraz, M.D. with any further questions.
We look forward to meeting you!
- Applications
Applications
Only applications submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (MyERAS) will be considered for the Pathology Residency Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The following documents should be submitted through ERAS for your application to be reviewed:
- Curriculum vitae and one-page personal statement (Please include the specific Pathology Residency Program Training Track for which you are applying: AP/CP, AP-only and CP-only)
- Medical school transcript
- Dean's letter (when available)
- Three letters of reference
- Official transcript of USMLE or COMLEX scores (successful passage of USMLE Steps 1 and 2 or COMPLEX 1 and 2 are required at time of application)
The Pathology Residency Program is accredited for 38 positions. We generally accept nine residents per year. AP/CP, AP-only and CP-only tracks are possible but are chosen after the Match, not with separate Match numbers. Research tracks and fellowships (including Neuropathology) are available in combination with the AP or CP curricula.
Completed applications must be received no later than December 1. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the Department to arrange for a mutually suitable time. Interviews typically begin in November and are completed by late January.
- International Medical Graduates
International Medical Graduates
The Pathology Residency Program is open to international medical graduates. In order to be competitive, an applicant should have scores of at least 220 on both steps I and II CK of the USMLE in the first attempt. Step 3 is not required, but applicants who have already passed may be given preference. Fluent conversational and written English is required.
Prior U.S. experience in the form of clinical training or an advanced degree from a U.S. institution is desirable but not required and is considered in the context of the rest of the application. UT Southwestern sponsors J1 visas but does not sponsor H1 visas. The NRMP requires ECFMG verification of eligibility for certification (based on having passed all of the necessary exams) for any international graduate submitted on our ranking list.
- Salaries and Benefits
Salaries and Benefits
Resident salaries as of December 27, 2023:
Program Year Salary Year 1 $63,900 Year 2 $66,355 Year 3 $69,112 Year 4 $72,486 
Additional funds are provided to each resident for educational purposes including books, dues, travel to conferences when presenting or as a delegate and opportunities are available for participation at national pathology meetings. Benefits include health insurance, institutional malpractice insurance, disability insurance, retirement fund and 25 days of PTO per year.
Please visit Parkland Hospital's GME website for additional information.
Resident Life
Resident Life
Our program provides a collegial and friendly learning atmosphere and the campus culture is relaxed and welcoming.
Living in Dallas
Location matters, even during residency, and Dallas blends culture, music, art, and fun into one big city. There is always something to do, somewhere to go, and something new to see. Jump in, explore, and experience all that Dallas has to offer.
Location and Facilities
The UT Southwestern Medical Center is one of the world's top academic medical centers and is ranked as the Best Hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report - our fourth consecutive year to earn that distinction. Ten of our medical specialties and seven procedures were rated among the nation's finest. Take a virtual tour of our campus in Dallas.
The UT Southwestern Department of Pathology is proud to be affiliated with a wide variety of clinical and research settings including: two university hospitals, the county hospital, a children's hospital, a veteran's hospital, a county medical examiner's office, and a regional blood center. This diversity of practice setting exposes our residents and fellows to the full spectrum of population health. Explore all of our affiliated facilities.
