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Unfortunately, due to our program closing, we will not be participating.
We begin reviewing applications as soon as MSPEs are released and suggest submission as soon as possible.
Applications for PGY-1 positions are only accepted via ERAS only.
We start interviewing in November continue through January.
Non-U.S. medical school applicants must pass steps 1 and 2 (CK and CS) to be ECFMG certified.
USMLE exams are mandatory for consideration of interview and rank. DO candidates must have a passing USMLE step 1 and 2 CK to be considered.
No, we currently do not offer any preliminary positions.
No.
Our program does not offer observerships or externships to anyone who is not currently enrolled in an ACGME-accredited residency program.
No, but we prefer scores above 210 on USMLE Steps 1 and 2. We expect that individuals will pass the exams in their first attempt.
We do not have a medical school graduation year cutoff, but we prefer individuals who have graduated from medical school within the past 5 years.
We require IMGs to be ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certified prior to beginning the program.
J-1 only.
We have 12 positions available through the Match.
Yes, we do accept applications from IMGs.
Yes.
No.
We have one main training site which is the Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, where you will be spending most of the 3 years of your training. Additional sites for core rotations and electives include, South Heart Clinic, Pulmonary and Sleep Center of the Valley, Texas Gastroenterology clinic, Texas Oncology, South Texas Kidney Specialists, Valley Arthritis Center and RGV Diabetes, Endocrinology & Ambulatory Center.
Still have questions?
Please feel free to contact us at cristina.hinojosa@utrgv.edu