Internal Medicine Residency Program at Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Director's Welcome
Welcome to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Internal Medicine Residency Program at Rio Grande Regional Hospital! Thank you for expressing interest in our program! We are eager to share the excitement and energy of our residents and faculty as we make history in south Texas.
The Rio Grande Valley is located at the southernmost point of Texas. At the meeting point of Mexico and the United States, the four-county region called the Valley is one of the fastest growing areas of the United States. The Valley is proud of its rich heritage of history and tradition. Over half a million winter Texans visit the Valley from October to March. Our medical school, residency program, and residents are committed to resolving health disparities in our community.
The UTRGV School of Medicine is making history in the valley with its creation of new residency programs. Since the inauguration of our program in 2015, we have built a family of faculty, residents, and staff that have helped shaped an institution that is becoming a regional leader in health care. This also includes our medical community and the leaders of Rio Grande Regional Hospital who have opened their magnificent facility for UTRGV residents and students to learn and to treat the patients of our community. Our residents understand that their medical education is not just about them, but about starting a process that will ultimately transform a region. We are proud of our strong social mission, and we are committed to creating future physician leaders of tomorrow through high quality, compassionate patient-centered care for the people of South Texas and beyond.
The valley is an ideal area in which to live, combining modern infrastructure, a multicultural population, rich history and cultural heritage, and a beautiful natural environment with an excellent quality of life. The region offers a wonderful subtropical climate, with sunny weather prevailing all year long. We have excellent sport facilities, shopping and entertainment, historical and cultural sites, and dining. Our community has a wonderful respect for family and hospitality.
I have been blessed to have the opportunity to lead this program, to continue working where I trained, and to witness history unfold in the Rio Grande Valley. We are all excited to be a part of its growth and development. Our hope is that we have sparked your interest in our program and even though you may not be able to visit us this year at our home in South Texas, we wish you the best as you begin your medical career.
Brandon Cantazaro, MD
Program Director, UTRGV Internal Medicine Residency Program
Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine