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 B.S.N. graduates, as well as experienced B.S.N. RNs who will have fewer than 12 months of RN experience at the start of the program.
What it is
The UT Southwestern Medical Center Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC’s credentialing programs certify and recognize health care organizations that promote nursing excellence and high-quality patient outcomes while providing safe, positive work environments. The ANCC Practice Transition Accreditation Program® (PTAP) framework aims to improve structures and processes by creating robust, comprehensive education initiatives for nurses transitioning into and within the profession.
The ANCC PTAP conceptual model is based on nursing theorist and educator Patricia Benner’s novice-to-expert framework.
The Nurse Residency Program is a paid, fast-paced one-year program that provides you, a recent graduate, the opportunity for professional growth and increased self-confidence as you transition from being a student into your first patient-care role as an RN.
What you need to apply
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited/state-approved program
- A passing grade on the NCLEX and a current Texas (or Texas Board of Nurse Examiners Compact State) RN license posted on the Texas Board of Nursing website
- A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- A resume
- A school transcript (with a minimum 3.0 GPA)
Workplace Settings
- Acute Medical Care
- Acute Surgical Care
- Ambulatory
- Critical Care
- Emergency Department
- Oncology Nursing
- Prep/Recovery
- Progressive Care
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Surgical Services OR & PACU
- Women’s Services
FAQs
When can I apply for a Nurse Residency Program position?
The open application periods for our UTSW Nurse Residency Program are as follows:
- December Graduates: The application will open in September, with the cohort starting in 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 UTSW Nurse Residency?
What are the UTSW Nurse Residency eligibility requirements?
Do I qualify for benefits?
For more information, please send an email to: nurseresidencyprogram@utsouthwestern.edu
RN Fellowship Program
RN Fellowship Program
Who it’s for
The UT Southwestern RN Fellowship Program lasts six months and is for nurses who have a B.S.N. and wish to change their scope of practice. Referencing 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 materials and practice-based learning.
What it is
A paid, fast-paced program that provides nurses with a minimum of six months of nursing experience (not including a residency program) the opportunity for professional growth as they 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 allow you to 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 including a residency program)
- A current Texas (or enhanced licensure compact [eNLC]) RN license in good standing
- A current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- A resume
Workplace Settings
- Acute Medical Care
- Acute Surgical Care
- Emergency Department
- Intensive Care
- Oncology Nursing
- Prep/Recovery
- Progressive Care
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Surgical Services OR & PACU
- Women’s Services
FAQs
When can I apply for the UTSW RN Fellowship Program position?
The RN Fellowship is open for applications three times a year:
- April
- July
- December
How do I apply for the UTSW RN Fellowship Program if I am an internal candidate?
How do I apply for the UTSW RN Fellowship Program if I am an external candidate?
Which Service Lines accept RN Fellows?
How long is the UTSW RN Fellowship?
What are the UTSW RN Fellowship eligibility requirements?
For more information, please send an email to: 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 among UT Southwestern, the U.S. Department of Labor and Dallas College. PCT residents will receive classroom training in patient care skills, EKG interpretation and phlebotomy at Dallas College while also working as a PCT-in-training at UT Southwestern’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. Upon completion of the Dallas College courses, the resident will take the PCT certification exam.
What you need to apply
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- A resume
FAQs
When can I apply for a UTSW PCT Residency Program position?
Open application periods for our PCT Residency Program are as follows:
- January cohort – Apply in October/November
- June cohort – Apply in March
- September cohort – Apply in June
How do I apply to the UTSW PCT Residency Program if I am an internal candidate?
How do I apply to the UTSW PCT Residency Program if I am an external candidate?
What unit will I be working on?
How long is the UTSW PCT Residency?
What are the UTSW PCT Residency Program eligibility requirements?
For more information, please send an email to 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
