Ob/Gyn Residency: FAQs
Why Choose UT Southwestern?
Program Size
Our four-year program accepts 18 residents per class, making us the largest obstetrics and gynecology program in the nation. Our 72 residents have diverse backgrounds and come from the United States and beyond, making our program a rich and collaborative educational environment.
Clinical Sites and Case Volume
At UT Southwestern, residents train at two renowned institutions: William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and Parkland Memorial Hospital. Our clinical sites handle an impressive volume and variety of cases, including approximately 40 deliveries per day and 1,300 hysterectomies per year. Such high case volume ensures extensive experience and exposure to a wide range of obstetric and gynecological conditions, from routine to rare and complex cases.
Fellowships
We offer fellowships in various subspecialties, providing advanced training opportunities for those looking to specialize in specific areas of obstetrics and gynecology, including:
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
- Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
- Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Research and National Societal Meetings
We prioritize research and encourage residents to present their findings at major national societal meetings, such as the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL), the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons (SGS), the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO).
Additionally, we host an annual Research Symposium where residents can showcase their abstracts and receive valuable feedback from esteemed faculty experts.
Faculty Expertise
Many of our more than 100 faculty members are nationally recognized leaders in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, particularly in the following areas:
- Assisted reproductive technologies
- Endometriosis
- Gynecologic oncology
- Maternal health
- Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
- Pelvic floor disorders
Their extensive expertise, combined with our high volume and variety of cases, creates a unique and comprehensive training environment for our residents.
Several faculty members also hold subspecialty training and advanced degrees, including graduate business and public health degrees, which further enriches the educational experience they provide.
Literary Contributions
We take pride in our significant contributions to obstetrics and gynecology. Our faculty members have authored renowned textbooks such as Williams Obstetrics and Williams Gynecology, which are widely regarded as authoritative references in our field.
Additional FAQs
What is your program like?
Experience a virtual tour showcasing a typical day in our program. Although many of those featured in the video have since graduated and become fellows or faculty members, the essence and structure of our program remain unchanged.
What are the eligibility and application requirements?
Detailed information about application requirements and qualifications, including guidelines for international medical graduates, can be found on the UT Southwestern Office of Graduate Medical Education website.
To apply, applicants must submit the following through ERAS:
- Complete application
- Medical school dean's letter
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX-USA Level 1 score report
- USMLE Step 2 or COMLEX-USA Level 2 score report
- Minimum of two letters of recommendation (faculty letters of your choice; a chair's letter is accepted but not required)
Graduates of medical schools outside of the United States and Canada must meet one of the following qualifications:
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Have a current, valid certificate form the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
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Have an ECFMG-sponsored J-1 visa or INS-issued employment authorization
For the 2024 Match, the Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE) is optional. We will accept both SLOE and traditional letters of recommendation.
We conduct a holistic review of applications to determine interview invitations and ranking. We do not have a cutoff for USMLE or COMLEX-USA scores. While higher scores may strengthen an application, standardized test scores are just one component in our comprehensive review process.
What kind of resident are you looking for?
We seek diverse, hardworking individuals who are passionate about providing care and advocating for under-resourced women in Dallas County. Despite being in a large program, our residents are a close-knit community and value the importance of teamwork. They exhibit resilience, compassion, and a profound dedication to their patients, peers, and families.
Do you accept pre- or post-interview communication?
If you wish to express interest in our program, we accept "signaling" through the ERAS secondary application as pre-interview communication. Any additional communication sent via email will be reviewed but is unlikely to influence interview invitations unless it contributes to the holistic review.
We kindly request that applicants refrain from sending multiple emails regarding their interest in our program. Post-interview communication is accepted but not required. Applicants can send any communication to the program or the interviewer via email and should avoid postal mail. Please note that the program will initiate minimal to no communication after the interview.
Will you allow an in-person or virtual second look after interviews?
We will not be hosting an in-person second look event. Information about any potential virtual second look events, organized by the program or the institution, will be communicated through ERAS. Attending these virtual events is entirely optional and will not impact the ranking of applicants.
Applicants are welcome to visit Dallas and our campus after their interviews, but to ensure fairness, the Program Director will not meet with any applicants during these visits.