How to Apply

We are happy you are interested in our program. The UTRGV Internal Medicine-VBMC Residency Program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Information submitted outside of ERAS cannot be accepted.

• Our 2026 Interviews will be conducted 100% virtually
• Interviews will be conducted on selected Monday's, Tuesdays' and Thursday's.
• Estimated Interview timeline will be from 7:45 am – 11:30 a.m.

Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

All applicants for the program must participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). We only accept applications from ERAS; sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). More information about NRMP and ERAS can be found at http://www.aamc.org.

Applicants must submit their complete application using the ERAS website.

• Hold an appropriate degree for educational training from a LCME accredited or AOA medical school in the United States or Canada
• Have a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) if a foreign medical degree is held
• Subject to security background checks before beginning residency training
• Comply with the UTRGV GME Resident Selection and Appointment Policy

Applications must include:

• Common application
• Medical school transcript
• USMLE scores
• Dean’s letter from your medical school
• 3 or 4 letters of recommendation
• Scholarly activity

Applications submitted by email, US mail or any additional form will not be accepted.

Deadline and Available Positions

The Applicaiton deadline is December 31st.  Interviews will be conducted during the months of October, November, and December 2025.  We offer five (5) PGY 1 positions for the 2026 recruitment season.

Resident Selection

Competitive applicants will be invited for an interview at the UTRGV Internal Medicine Residency Program at VBMC in Harlingen, Texas. Interviews are held during the months of October, November, and December 2025.   Candidates will be selected based on their application, curriculum vitae (CV), medical school transcript, Scholarly Activity, Leadership and Community Service roles, USMLE scores 1 & 2, or COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation (4), Dean's letter (MSPE) and the interview session.  Applicants who graduated over 5 years ago must have all USMLE steps completed to be considered.

• Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.
• Applicants must pass security clearance.
• For more information about the Texas Physician-in Training (PIT) Permit, visit the Texas Medical Board website. details

International Medical Graduates

To be eligible to enter our program, you must meet the following requirements:

• Have a valid ECFMG Certificate, prior to rank list submission.
• A resident in our program must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee or asylee, who has been formally granted such status by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of State
• Non-US IMG Applicants accepted
• MUST obtain a J-1 visa sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
• Resident Selection and Appointment
• Applicants must be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas.
• For more information about the Texas Physician-in Training (PIT) Permit, visit the Texas Medical Board website. details.
• Applicants must pass security clearance.
• Our program participates in the NRMP Match and follows the deadlines set forth by both ERAS and NRMP. We do not offer positions outside of the match.

For more information during the application process and/or during the interview season, contact our Program Coordinator at 956-296-1491 or Dr. Carlos Ramos, our Assoc. Program Director at carlos.ramos@utrgv.edu.