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    Founded in 2013, the UTRGV School of Medicine educates students and graduate physicians, provides patient care, and performs advanced scientific research.

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Sambandam Elango, MD

Sambandam Elango, MD
Senior Associate Dean for Educational Affairs
Sambandam.Elango@utrgv.edu

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Welcome to Undergraduate Medical Education

Undergraduate Medical Education

At UTRGV School of Medicine, students have access to high-quality, innovative medical education programs that are designed to train the next generation of physician leaders in medical education, scientific research, and patient care.

Mission

We will transform the health of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by providing advanced academic medicine through these five pillars:

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1214 W. Schunior St.
Edinburg, TX 78541
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2102 Treasure Hills Boulevard,
Harlingen, TX 78550
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One West University Boulevard,
Brownsville, TX 78520
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