Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton)
The Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Internal Medicine residency in Bedford, TX is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Three-year Texas Health HEB internal medicine residency in Bedford, TX, with rotations at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, on a 4+1 system with no 24-hour call. About half of PGY-3 residents apply for fellowship each year.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- A 4+1 system: four weeks of inpatient rotation followed by one week of outpatient experiences; there is no 24-hour call on any rotation and ward teams are on call every fourth day.
- Core curriculum lectures every Thursday afternoon, noon report four days a week, bimonthly CPC and M&M, resident-led journal club monthly and a quarterly residents forum.
- Residents lead a quality improvement project with hospital leadership; about half of PGY-3 residents apply for fellowship each year (pulm/critical care, cardiology, sleep and endocrinology matches are listed).
- Benefits include PTO and administrative days, six weeks of paid parental leave, a 401(k) match up to 6 percent after six months, health insurance for the resident and family at no cost and a discounted fitness center.
- Interviews run October through February and are virtual with invitations through Thalamus; only J-1 visa sponsorship is offered and there is no fixed minimum score.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2027-2028 | $73,851.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2027-2028 | $77,389.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2027-2028 | $80,311.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2027-2028 | $84,487.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2027-2028 | $87,679.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Richard Ward, M.D.
- Associate Program Director, Texas Health Denton
- Kamran Chaudhry, M.D.
- Associate Program Director, Texas Health HEB
- Dipaben Patel, M.D.
- Associate Program Director and resident wellness lead
- Elizabeth Chandy, D.O., MSMEd, FACP
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Internal Medicine residency training
Internal Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates go on to general internal medicine, hospital medicine or fellowship training such as cardiology, gastroenterology, or critical care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Internal Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Internal Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Internal Medicine residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Internal Medicine residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.