Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
About 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 October 15 and continue until January 15.
Are USMLE exam scores mandatory?
- Non-U.S. medical school applicants must pass steps 1 and 2 (CK and CS) 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?
- We have one main training site which is Doctors Hospital at Renaissance at which you will spend the 3 years of your training.
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 – Cristina Cantu, cristina.hinojosa@utrgv.edu
- Gastroenterology Fellowship Coordinator - Cristina Cantu, cristina.hinojosa@utrgv.edu
- Hospice and Palliative Fellowship Coordinator – Evelin Pena, evelin.garza01@utrgv.edu