Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About Admissions
What is your application deadline?
- We begin reviewing applications on September 29, 2021 and suggest submission as soon as possible.
- Applications for PGY-1 positions are only accepted via ERAS only.
When do you start interviewing?
- We begin interviewing in October continue through January.
Are USMLE exam scores mandatory?
- Non-U.S. medical school applicants must pass steps 1 and 2 CK in order 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.
Do you offer preliminary positions?
- Yes, we offer 4 preliminary positions
Do you hire outside of the NMRP match?
- No
Do you offer observerships or externships?
- Our program does not offer observerships or externships to anyone who is not currently enrolled in an ACGME-accredited residency program.
Do you have a minimum USMLE score?
- No, but we prefer scores above 215 on USMLE Steps 1 and 2. We expect that individuals will pass the exams in their first attempt.
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 5 years.
Are there any special requirements for international medical grads (IMGs)?
- We require IMGs to be ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certified prior to beginning the program.
What types of visas do you sponsor?
- J-1 only.
How many PGY-1 positions are available?
- We have 16 positions available through the Match.
Do you accept applications from International Medical Graduates (IMG)?
- Yes, we do accept applications from IMGs.
Do you participate in the couples match?
- Yes
Do you support the ABIM research pathway?
- No
About the Program
What is the clinic schedule?
- Interns are assigned their continuity clinics at the DHR Internal Medicine Center. Continuity clinic is part of the ambulatory assignment and occurs every 5 weeks. We follow the 4+1 model.
How many clinical training sites are there?
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We have one main training site which is Doctors Hospital at Renaissance at which you will spend the most of the 3 years of your training. Additional sites for core rotations and electives include Pulmonary and Sleep Center of the Valley, South Texas Kidney Specialists, Heart and vascular Specialist of South Texas, Valley Arthritis Center and Hope Family Health Center.
Still have questions? Please feel free to contact us at Evelin.garza01@utrgv.edu
Fellowships
Who do we contact about fellowships?
- Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Coordinator – Magaly Morales, morales01@utrgv.edu
- Endocrinology Coordinator – Magaly Morales, morales01@utrgv.edu
- Gastroenterology Fellowship Coordinator – Paul Renaud, renaud01@utrgv.edu
- Hospice and Palliative Fellowship Coordinator – Paul Renaud, renaud01@utrgv.edu
- Nephrology Fellowship Coordinator – Paul Renaud, renaud01@utrgv.edu