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    Preventive Medicine Residency
    Mail Code: 1864
    P.O. Box 149347
    Austin, TX 78756-9347

    Phone: 512-284-3872
    Fax: 512-834-6695


    PrevMed@dshs.state.tx.us

How to Apply

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Photo of a woman's hand filling out a form with a penInterested applicants must use the Electronic Residency Application Service.  Emailed and faxed applications are not accepted. Applicants registered with the National Residency Match Program receive preferred consideration.  We continue to review applications until all available positions are filled.   A complete application consists of the following:

Current Medical Students

  1. 3 letters of recommendation;
  2. Official Medical School transcripts;
  3. Official MPH (or equivalent) degree transcripts if applicable;
  4. Personal Statement;
  5. Official USMLE or COMLEX scores;
  6. MSPE;
  7. ECFMG certificate, if applicable;
  8. Curriculum Vitae.

Current licensed Physicians

  1. 3 letters of recommendation written within two years of the application and including one letter from a previous Program Director for your clinical training;
  2. Official Medical School transcripts;
  3. Official MPH (or equivalent) degree transcripts if applicable;
  4. Personal Statement;
  5. Official USMLE or COMLEX scores;
  6. MSPE;
  7. ECFMG certificate, if applicable;
  8. Curriculum Vitae.

Interview and Ranking

The Program Director reviews only complete applications and offers selected applicants the opportunity to interview.  Ranking of applicants follow the standard practice of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission: 

  • The Interview Committee makes recommendation for applicant ranking to the RAC chair(s) after completion of all interviews.
  • The Interview Committee ranks residents based on residency program-related criteria such as their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, motivation, and integrity.  The program does not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran, or any other applicable legally protected status.
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Last updated March 21, 2013
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