University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Occupational Medicine Program

Preventative Medicine (Gen Prev Med, Occ Med, Aer Med, & Pub Hlth) Analyst Verified · Jul 1, 2022

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Occupational Medicine Program

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Occupational Medicine Program is a residency program specializing in Preventative Medicine (Gen Prev Med, Occ Med, Aer Med, & Pub Hlth), located in Tyler, Texas, directed by Dalia Nessim and coordinated by Sarah Lang. The program accepts applications through December 31, 2026. International Medical Graduates interested in this program may contact the program coordinator directly at [email protected] or (903) 877-1410. IMGPrep analysts have verified and compiled this program’s IMG acceptance rate, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 score requirements, Visa Sponsorship Policy, graduation year cutoff, and ECFMG certificate requirements — available to IMGPrep subscribers.

Program Identity & Fit

This is a university-affiliated Occupational Medicine residency embedded within an academic health science center in Tyler, Texas, serving rural and underserved East Texas populations. The program draws on institutional strengths in occupational and environmental lung disease, biomedical research infrastructure, and a Center for Clinical Research with active multidisciplinary trials, giving residents exposure to applied and translational research beyond typical clinical Occupational Medicine training. The affiliation with UT Health East Texas and regional public health initiatives (rural telemedicine, cancer screening, community outreach) suggests a program oriented toward population health and workforce/community health needs rather than purely corporate or insurance-based occupational medicine practice. The institution's history of NIH- and CDC-funded research on rural health concerns indicates residents have access to structured scholarly opportunities tied to regional health disparities.

Who it fits
A physician drawn to occupational and public health practice in medically underserved rural communities, who values applied research addressing regional health disparities over urban corporate occupational medicine.
Research intensity
Moderate - research infrastructure and opportunities are available and institutionally emphasized, though not described as a formal residency requirement.
Career orientation
Mixed - Community Practice, Academic Medicine
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Preventative Medicine (Gen Prev Med, Occ Med, Aer Med, & Pub Hlth)

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University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler Occupational Medicine Program
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12/31/2026
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Deadline 12/31/2026 48 days left
Accreditation Status N/A
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CURRENT RESIDENTS
Program Director
Name: Dalia Nessim
Program Coordinator
Name: Sarah Lang Email: [email protected] Phone: (903) 877-1410 Address: 11937 US Hwy 271 N,Tyler
Program Website
https://www.uthct.edu/occupational-medicine-residency-welcome/
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