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South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program

Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
McAllen, TX(Mcallen, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#747
Specialty Rank
$61,850
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#747
Family Medicine Ranking
2nd Percentile
Top 98% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204800011
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
108

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
215
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
57
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.6
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
19
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
21.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
60%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
40%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We teach Lifestyle Medicine in our program. Upon completion of both the educational and practicum components of the Lifestyle Medicine Residency curriculum, residents qualify to sit for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine certification exam. - The diversity and health disparities seen in the underserved community along the South Texas border region provide residents with a wide volume and variety of clinical and educational experiences.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • 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
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$61,850
PGY-1
$64,300
PGY-2
$66,750
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
McAllen, TX
Metropolitan Area
Mcallen, TX Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

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
26.9%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
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
$61,850
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,105
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204800011
Total Positions:
30
Interviews:
108
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Heidi Y Pareja
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/23/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/14/2026 - 1/20/2027
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:
215
Min Step 2 Score:
215

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2407120C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
South Texas Health System GME Consortium
Primary Teaching Site:
South Texas Health System GME Consortium
Contact Person:
Vickie Rangel

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
10
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:10
PGY-2:10
PGY-3:10

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
20

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
100.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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