Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The St. David's HealthCare Surgery program has the benefit of utilizing a multi-hospital system to provide the best quality training and opportunities for its residents. We have highly-specialized surgeons and physician faculty dedicated to providing the best education in all the surgical specialties. Austin is a great place to live, known for excellent food, craft brews and live music. Come join our General Surgery program and be part of excellence.
Total Program Size
5
5
5
5
5
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2285440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
84
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
237
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
250
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
590
Minimum score
626
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4404800002
Program Director
First Name
Ernest
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Gonzalez
Degrees
MD
Address
St David's South Austin Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
4310 James Casey St
Austin, TX 78745
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.775353 30.224075)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ashley
Last Name
Vasquez
Address
St David's South Austin Med Ctr
Surgery Pgm
4310 James Casey St
Austin, TX 78745
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-97.775353 30.224075)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
31.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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| Year | |||
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| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,017 | 20 | |
| Year 2 | $64,889 | 20 | |
| Year 3 | $66,803 | 20 | |
| Year 4 | $69,112 | 20 | |
| Year 5 | $72,169 | 20 |
Total Positions
25
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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