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DeTar Healthcare System Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Victoria, TX(Victoria, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#492
Specialty Rank
$60,934
PGY1 Salary
72.0%
IMG %
#492
Family Medicine Ranking
36th Percentile
Top 64% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204800715
NRMP Code:
1797120C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
90

Contact Information

Julia Shae Krause-Castaneda
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
10 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
8
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
14.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
20%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Welcome to our exceptional family medicine residency program, where we prioritize academic excellence, resident wellness, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With our innovative approach, we strive to provide a supportive environment for residents to thrive both personally and professionally.

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

2 weeks

Salary Progression

$60,934
PGY-1
$63,036
PGY-2
$64,086
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Victoria, TX
Metropolitan Area
Victoria, TX Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
87(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$368K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.6K/mo
Median Household Income
$67K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
31.7%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
375K
Median Age
32 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.5599999999999999
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
97°F
Winter
72°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
36"
Humidity
57%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
10.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.17
Gym Membership
39

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$60,934
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$70,039
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204800715
NRMP Code:
1797120C0YOG
Total Positions:
24
Interviews:
90
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Julia Shae Krause-Castaneda
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 10/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/15/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
196

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1797120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
DeTar Navarro Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
DeTar Navarro Hospital
Contact Person:
Kaitlyn A Stafford
Contact Email:
kstafford@tamu.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
10 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
72.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH
IMG Specialty Percentile
83rd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
16.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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