IMPORTANT MESSAGE: With UTRGV transitioning to fully online instruction starting March 23, the School of Medicine is in the process of implementing its academic continuity plan in accordance with The University of Texas System guidance. We want to assure you that we have worked swiftly to coordinate all the resources available to us through the university in addition to creating some new sources of guidance specific to SOM needs.
To ensure the continuation of our student’s education, the following resources are available to you now and more will be added as needed including a brief weekly email with tips and best practices for remote teaching. Please visit the Academic Continuity page to view available resources and tutorials for online learning.
Welcome to the Office of Educational Affairs
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
Our mission is to educate a diverse group of dedicated students who will become physicians who serve across all the disciplines of medicine; to bring hope to patients by advancing medical knowledge through research; to integrate education and research to advance the quality and accessibility of patient care in an integrated manner, and to engage with the Rio Grande Valley communities to benefit Texas and the world.
Medical Education
- MD Degree Program
- Preclerkship Curriculum
- Clerkships Curriculum
- Curriculum Schematic
- Dual Degree Programs
- Scholarly Activities
Academic Resources
Associate Dean

Naomi D'Acolatse, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Contact
Isabelle Hughes
Administrative Associate
Office of Education & Academic Affairs
Email: Isabelle.Hughes@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1655