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Rebeca Moran
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rebeca.castillomoran01@utrgv.edu
knappfamilymed@utrgv.edu
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Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

  • We begin accepting applications September 15.
  • The application deadline is December 1.
  • Applications for PGY-1 positions are only accepted via ERAS only.

  • We begin interviewing in October and continue until January.

  • Yes. To be ranked for the NRMP match, applicants must have passed steps I & II

  • No

  • No

  • Not presently

  • No. Any difficulty with USLME or COMPLEX exams should be explained.

  • We do not have a medical school graduation year cutoff, but we prefer individuals who have graduated from medical school within the past 3 years. Gap years must be explained.

  • Must be ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certified prior to beginning the program.
  • Must have documentation that can live and work in the United States if not citizen or permanent resident

  • J-1 only.

  • We have 6 positions available through the Match.

  • Yes

Program

  • Yes. There is a 10 day orientation that starts in late June.

  • Yes. All residents are expected to participate in research and scholarly activities. Residents may use their elective time to do additional research.

  • Yes, if there is available funding and the activity does not interfere with required activities.

Program Description: Family Medicine/Knapp
Program Code: 1825120C2

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