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Alexandra Smith, MHSH
Residency Program Coordinator
Department of Family Medicine
Email: knappfamilymed@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-1816

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Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Residency & Fellowship Programs School of Medicine Library

Frequently Asked Questions

Admissions

What is your application deadline?

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

When do you start interviewing?

  • We begin interviewing in October and continue until January.

Are USMLE or COMPLEX exam scores mandatory?

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

Do you offer preliminary positions?

  • No 

Do you hire outside of the NMRP match?

  • No 

Do you offer observerships or externships?

  • Not presently

Do you have a minimum USMLE score?

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

How long can I be out of medical school and still apply for your program?

  • 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.

Are there any special requirements for international medical grads (IMGs)?

  • 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

What types of visas do you sponsor?

  • J-1 only.

How many PGY-1 positions are available?

  • We have 6 positions available through the Match.

Do you participate in the couples match?

  • Yes



Program

Is there an orientation?

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

Can residents do research?

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

Can residents do outside rotations?

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

What is the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Program Code?

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



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