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Martha Pina
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Email: Martha.Pina01@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 296-7722

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How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in the UTRGV- Knapp Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency Program. We offer our training program through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).

We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) offered by the American Association of Medical Colleges. We DO NOT accept applications outside of ERAS. For more information regarding the electronic application process please contact your dean's office or access ERAS at their website www.aamc.org/eras.

As part of the ERAS application forms, the following documents are required:

  1. The dean's letter (MSPE)
  2. A complete and official medical school transcript
  3. Four letters of recommendation. One from your chairman of medicine (or designee) and at least three additional letters of recommendation. Letters from attending physicians supervising your medicine sub-internship or ICU experience are highly suggested.
  4. Personal statement
  5. Curriculum vitae (ERAS format is acceptable)
  6. United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) Transcript – (Step 1, Step 2CK)
  7. ECFMG certificate for international medical graduates

Application season opens September 27, 2023, when applications are released to the residency program. This information is reviewed by our residency application committee. We will review the entire application pool and invite our top candidates for an interview.

Interviews

Our interview season extends from October through January. We will be holding interviews on Mondays and Wednesdays. We limit the number of applicants on any given day to assure you a more personal view of our training program. The platform for virtual interviews will be with the use of Zoom.

Links: NRMP, ERAS, USMLE

Please direct all correspondence and inquiries to:

Cristina Hinojosa Cantu
Internal Medicine Residency Program
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley – Knapp Medical Center
Residency Program Coordinator
Department of Internal Medicine
Email: cristina.hinojosa@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-296-7722

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