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The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, also known as UT Southwestern, is located in Dallas, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1943 as the Southwestern Medical College. It was originally a wartime medical school. It joined The University of Texas System in 1949 and adopted its current name in 1987. The campus is beautifully nestled in an area of more than 230 acres. UT Southwestern is divided into the following academic schools:
UT Southwestern is home to several student organizations such as the American Medical Student Association, Clinical Psychology Diversity Club, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group, Wilderness Medicine Society, International Medicine Interest Group, Student National Medical Association, Medical Humanities Interest Group, and Southwestern Student Connection.
UT Southwestern can be found in Dallas, TX (a large city). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at UT Southwestern.
The most common majors at the school are in medicine, science, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
UT Southwestern does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way UT Southwestern works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 2,253 students were enrolled in UT Southwestern.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9096
General Phone: (214) 648-3606
http://www.utsouthwestern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 243 | medicine, medical scientist, neuroscience |
| Therapy and Counseling | 80 | physical therapy, clinical psychology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 67 | physician assistant, clinical lab tech, orthotist/prosthetist, blood bank tech specialist |
| Science | 61 | human genetics, call and molecular biology, biochemistry, physiology, immunology, molecular biophysics, microbiology, radiation biology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 20 | dietitian, vocational counseling, rehabilitation |
| Engineering | 5 | biomedical engineering |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical illustrator |
Number of programs and degrees for UT Southwestern in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 221 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 127 | 16 |
| Doctor's degree | 79 | 12 |
| Bachelor's degree | 47 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 2 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UT Southwestern had a total enrollment of 2,253 students (1,275 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 6% |
| Graduate | 57% |
| First Professional | 37% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 39% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 25% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 29% |
| 25-29 | 36% |
| 30-34 | 21% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Dallas, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Financial Aid:
UT Southwestern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1001900)
UT Southwestern has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 65 | $167,283 | 17 | $142,747 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 32 | $104,538 | 22 | $102,491 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 81 | $85,570 | 49 | $75,688 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 30 | $47,080 | 34 | $50,421 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 208 | $108,472 | 122 | $82,824 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Illustration/Medical Illustrator
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Blood Bank Technology Specialist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Orthotist/Prosthetist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
Medicine (MD)
Neuroscience
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Human/Medical Genetics
Immunology
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biophysics
Physiology, General
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UT Southwestern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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