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HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program

DermatologyCommunity-basedIMG: MODERATE
McAllen, TX(Mcallen, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#137
Specialty Rank
$48,500
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#137
Dermatology Ranking
4th Percentile
Top 96% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0804800145
NRMP Code:
2110080R0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
15

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
200
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
10
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2.3
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
0.90

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
Non-Physician Staff:
3
0
Female Faculty:
12.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
90%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The South Texas Dermatology Residency Program offers robust clinical training in a 631-bed system, serving a diverse, underserved South Texas Border population. The mission-driven curriculum focuses on community health, interprofessional collaboration with PA/NP fellowships, and mentorship from expert faculty, including Mohs specialists. Residents gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in a region with significant health disparities.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$48,500
PGY-1
$48,500
PGY-2
$50,500
PGY-3
$54,000
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
McAllen, TX
Metropolitan Area
Mcallen, TX Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
95(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$317K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$50K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
34.3%

Demographics & Community

Population
462K
Median Age
30 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.19
Poverty Rate
25.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
85°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
39"
Humidity
55%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.10
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$48,500
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$51,053
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0804800145
NRMP Code:
2110080R0STEP
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
15
Program Type:
Community-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Rick Lin
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
More Information

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Interview Period:
1/1/2026 - 1/30/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
200

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
2110080R0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Oasis Dermatology Group PLLC
Primary Teaching Site:
Oasis Dermatology Group PLLC
Contact Person:
Rick Lin

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
3
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:3
PGY-2:3
PGY-3:3

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
10
Unpaid Leave Days:
2

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
200
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE
IMG Specialty Percentile
34th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
50.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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