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MEDICAL STUDENTS
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RESIDENTS
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FACULTY MEMBERS
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PHD SCIENTISTS
Education and Admissions

At UTRGV School of Medicine, our research teams are conducting innovative medical research to improve the quality of health for families of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. We are advancing multidisciplinary research at all of our labs and institutes across the Rio Grande Valley to help bring new treatments and medical advances for improving health care.

UT Health RGV, the clinical practice of the UTRGV School of Medicine, offers a variety of primary and specialty care services to people of all ages. With over 120 board certified and fellowship-trained doctors providing more than 30 medical specialties across 20 locations valley wide, discover how UT Health RGV is transforming the quality of patient care in the RGV.

The UTRGV School of Medicine is dedicated to building a healthier and stronger community. Our initiatives such as the UniMovil mobile health clinic and Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) provide primary and preventative care services to patients in medically underserved areas as part of our mission to improve the health of individuals and families in the Rio Grande Valley.
News

A Vision Realized: Dr. Leonel Vela retires, leaving behind a legacy in Valley medical education
As he retires at the end of August from his roles at the UTRGV School of Medicine – including founding senior associate dean for Medical ...
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UT Health RGV expert urges parents to prioritize their children's eye exams
New backpack? Check. Fresh pencils? Check. But what about your child's vision? If they're squinting in class, losing their place ...
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A Rite of Passage: UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of 2029 receives white coats at annual ceremony
With 58% of its incoming Class of 2029 from the Rio Grande Valley, the UTRGV School of Medicine marked a significant milestone Saturday morning ...
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UTRGV School of Medicine welcomes Class of 2029 at White Coat Ceremony
For the UTRGV School of Medicine’s incoming Class of 2029, the journey to becoming a physician begins with a symbolic moment: the White Coat ...
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