Application Process
The UTRGV Family Medicine-MMC Residency Program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRPM) and the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP).
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) only. All applicants are required to have graduated from an accredited medical school acceptable to the Texas Medical Board (as well as to meet all Texas Medical Board requirements), and to have passed Steps 1 and 2 CK of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).
Application Criteria
Applicants to the UTRGV Family Medicine-MMC Residency Program must meet the following criteria:
- Be a graduate of medical school in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
- Be a graduate of an international medical school, and have a currently valid ECFMG certificate.
- Be a graduate of international medical school that has completed a Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME accredited medical school.
- Meet all requirements of the Texas Medical Board (TMB), including maximum number of USMLE Step attempts and time allowed, graduation from acceptable medical school, etc. See TMB and FSMB for additional information.
The application deadline through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for PGY1 2023-2024 is December 1, 2022.
Interview season is late October through November. Only ERAS applications are accepted. We recommend you submit your application with supporting documents as early as possible.
If candidates are not selected for an interview, they will not be contacted. Due to the high volume of qualified residency applications, we are unable to respond to every candidate.
Requirements
- Only online ERAS application.
- Passing scores on the USMLE or COMLEX within 3 attempts.
- Medical school transcript.
- A minimum of three references. One must be from a Primary Care physician.
- Graduation from medical school – no minimum date.
- USMLE or COMLEX Transcript: we require that all applicants pass Step 1 and Step 2 CS exams prior to starting residency.
- US Medical School Graduates: Step 1 transcript is required with application submission. Step 2 transcript is due prior to ranking.
- International Medical School Graduates: Step 1 and Step 2 CS transcripts are required with the application submission.
Guidelines for International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- IMG requirements are the same as US graduates.
- Eligible for licensure in Texas.
- ECFMG certification is due by the application submission.
- Must be eligible for employment in the United States.
Other Important Information
Our Family Medicine Residency program has 6 PGY1 openings to fill for the upcoming academic year.
ERAS, NRMP: All applications must register through ERAS and NRMP. Applications are only accepted through ERAS.
Interview Process: We conduct ½ day virtual interviews — 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. — on selected Fridays in October through November. The day consists of interviews with faculty members and current residents and a virtual tour.
Process of Selection: Individuals from the Residency Selection Committee will interview each applicant and complete an Application Evaluation Form. Interviewees will be ranked by the selection committee.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Vickie Rangel by email, mfmr@utrgv.edu.