List Title 11
Cohort starts: February 9, 2026
Application dates: September 1 – 12, 2025
Residency & Fellowship Opportunities at UT Southwestern Medical Center
As a premier academic medical center and Magnet® designated organization, we are proud to offer three programs for aspiring nurses and medical professionals: Nurse Residency, RN Fellowship, and Patient Care Technician (PCT) Residency. UT Southwestern Medical Center is the place to develop your career, gain invaluable training and experience, and work alongside some of the most highly recognized and respected teams. We offer cohorts three times per year: spring, summer, and fall.
If you’re an advanced practice provider looking for fellowship opportunities, please visit our APP page for more information.
Cohort Start & Application Dates
Nurse Residency Program
RN Fellowship Program
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Residency
Nurse Residency Program
Nurse Residency Program
Who it’s for
The Nurse Residency Program is open to BSN graduates, as well as experienced BSN RNs who will have fewer than 12 months of RN experience at the start of the program.
What it is
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC’s internationally renowned credentialing programs certify and recognize health care organizations that promote nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes while providing safe, positive work environments. Transition to Practice Programs that use the ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) framework find value in being able to improve structures and processes by creating robust, comprehensive programs for nurses transitioning into and within the profession.
The ANCC PTAP conceptual model is based on Benner’s novice-to-expert framework (Benner, 1984). The Nurse Residency programs provide a robust infrastructure to expand the knowledge, skills, and attitudes/abilities required to move from entry-level competence toward proficiency and expertise.
The Nurse Residency Program is a paid, fast-paced, one-year program that provides you, a recent RN graduate, the opportunity for professional growth and increased self-confidence as you transition from a student into your first patient-care role as an RN.
What you need to apply
- Be a new nurse graduate with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited/state approved program
- Pass NCLEX and possess a current Texas (or Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Compact State) RN license posted on the Texas Board of Nursing website
- Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- Resume
- School Transcript (with minimum 3.0 GPA)
Workplace Settings
- Intensive Care
- Progressive Care
- Acute Medical Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Acute Surgical Care
- Surgical Services OR
- Surgical Services PACU
- Emergency Department
- Women’s Services
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Ambulatory
FAQs
When can I apply for a Nurse Residency Program position?
Open application periods for our UTSW Nurse Residency Program are as follows:
- December Graduates: The application will open in September, with the Cohort starting February.
- May Graduates: The application will open in January, with the Cohort starting in July.
- August Graduates The application will open in May, with the Cohort starting in October.
How do I apply to the Nurse Residency Program if I am an External Candidate?
How do I apply to the Nurse Residency Program if I am an Internal Candidate?
Which Service Lines accept nurse graduates?
How long is the Nurse Residency Program position?
What are the Nurse Residency Program eligibility requirements?
Do I qualify for benefits?
For more information, please contact: nurseresidencyprogram@utsouthwestern.edu
RN Fellowship Program
RN Fellowship Program
Who it’s for
The UT Southwestern RN Fellowship Program is a 6-month program for BSN prepared nurses who wish to change their scope of practice. Following Patricia Benner’s theory of skills acquisition in nursing, the UT Southwestern RN Fellowship program is designed to support practicing nurses in their journey from novice to expert in their new scope of practice. RN Fellows are supported with precepted track specific education and practice-based learning.
What it is
A paid, fast-paced program that provides you, an experienced nurse with a minimum of six months of nursing experience (not inclusive of a residency program), the opportunity for professional growth as you transition into another practice area. Transitioning to a new type of patient population or specialty can be challenging; however, our RN Fellowship Program is designed to assist you on that journey, build your confidence, help you grow within your nursing career, and work alongside expert RNs. These experts will assist you with:
- Online Learning
- Skill-Based Learning
- Classroom Activities
- Professional Career Development
What you need to apply
- A bachelor’s degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited/state-approved program and a minimum of six months of nursing experience (not inclusive of a residency program)
- Possess a current Texas (or enhanced licensure compact [eNLC]) RN license in good standing
- Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- Resume
Workplace Settings
- Intensive Care
- Progressive Care
- Acute Medical Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Acute Surgical Care
- Surgical Services OR
- Surgical Services PACU
- Emergency Department
- Women’s Services
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Rehabilitation Nursing
FAQs
When can I apply for a RN Fellowship Program position?
The RN Fellowship is open for applications three times a year during these months:
- April
- July
- December
How do I apply to the RN Fellowship Program if I am an Internal Candidate?
How do I apply to the RN Fellowship Program if I am an External Candidate?
Which Service Lines accept RN Fellows?
How long is the RN Fellowship?
What are the RN Fellowship eligibility requirements?
For more information, please contact: rnfellowship@utsouthwestern.edu
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Residency
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Residency
Who it’s for
Anyone who wants to begin an exciting career in patient care. No experience is required.
What it is
The UT Southwestern Patient Care Technician (PCT) Residency is a collaboration between UT Southwestern, the Department of Labor and Dallas College. PCT residents will receive classroom training in PCT skills, EKG interpretation and Phlebotomy at Dallas College while also working as a PCT in training at UT Southwestern Clements University Hospital. Upon completion of the Dallas College courses, the PCT resident will take the PCT certification exam.
What you need to apply
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Resume
FAQs
When can I apply for a PCT Residency Program position?
Open application periods for our UT Southwestern PCT Residency Program are as follows:
- March
- July
- October
How do I apply to the PCT Residency Program if I am an Internal Candidate?
How do I apply to the PCT Residency Program if I am an External Candidate?
What unit will I be working on?
How long is the PCT Residency Program?
What are the PCT Residency Program eligibility requirements?
For more information, please contact: pctresidencyprogram@utsouthwestern.edu
A Great Place to Work, Officially
UT Southwestern is regularly recognized among the top places to work in Dallas-Fort Worth and the U.S. Here are just a few of the awards we’ve earned:
- Magnet® Designation
- Best WorkPlaces for Men in Nursing
- Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers For New Graduates
- Best Places to Work – Dallas Business Journal
- Corporate Citizen Award – LaunchAbility
- Platinum Fit-Friendly Worksite Designation – American Heart Association
- Best Places to Work Postdocs – The Scientist
- Employer of the Year – Association for Independent Living
- Celebration of Diversity Award Finalist – Ernst & Young and the Dallas Arboretum
- Mother-Friendly Worksite – Texas Department of State Health Services
- Lex Frieden Employment Award – Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
- National Center for Healthcare Leadership
