Graduate Medical Education
School of Podiatric Medicine
Nestled in the beautiful Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley with its affiliated partner Valley Baptist Hospital in Brownsville, Texas PMSR/RRA Residency Program strives to provide excellence in education and patient care, as well as develop leaders in the podiatric medicine and surgery specialty, research, and academia. We are delighted that you have come to learn more about the three-year residency program and hope you will be interested in joining us.
Within the UTRGV program, residents can expect an individualized experience tailored to their specific interests and progression of skills. Several elective rotation blocks and graduated autonomy in patient care prepare our residents to confidently build their careers in whatever setting they choose. In alignment with the principle of body-mind-spirit, the program emphasizes work-life balance by encouraging a healthy lifestyle. The varied opportunities available in the Rio Grande Valley, from outdoor activities to performing arts venues, and a work schedule allow for harmony between your training responsibilities and life outside medicine.
As a young program, our residents will play a large part in shaping the program, actively participating on committees alongside program faculty and Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership. Residents are considered an integral and equal part of the healthcare team in our multi-specialty clinic. We value their contributions to the clinical learning environment and continuously seek their opinions and ideas to improve our goals and systems.
The program also benefits from strong institutional support through University of Texas Rio Grande Valley College of Medicine. As the first established residency program through UTRGV Graduate Medical Education Services (GMES), residents participate in an unopposed educational experience and have access to extensive resources already established by the medical college.
Rich in a culture of inter-professional collaboration, the UTRGV program welcomes and encourages applicants eager to engage in patient care, a robust didactic curriculum, and synergistic scholarly activities. You are encouraged to explore our website for additional information. Should you have any questions, please email me directly.
Dustin Prins, DPM, MBA, FACFAS, CWSP
Board Certified Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery
Board Certified Wound Specialist Physician
Associate Professor of Medicine
Assistant Dean of Graduate Medical Education