University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Mercedes, TX(Mercedes, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#468
Specialty Rank
$63,600
PGY1 Salary
85.0%
IMG %
#468
Family Medicine Ranking
39th Percentile
Top 61% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204800718
- NRMP Code:
- 1825120C2YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 5
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 70%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Located in the diverse Rio Grande Valley, our program offers full-spectrum training with a focus on underserved, bilingual communities. Residents gain hands-on experience in outpatient and inpatient settings.We prioritize wellness, leadership, and community impact-preparing physicians who are both skilled and compassionate.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,600
PGY-1
$66,000
PGY-2
$68,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 85(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $254K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.1K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $61K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 21.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 50 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 10.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
95°F
Winter
70°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
75%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204800718
- NRMP Code:
- 1825120C2YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Gerar
- Email:
- g.munozmonaco@utrgv.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 12/26/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/6/2025 - 12/26/2025
- 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:
- 192
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1825120C2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Knapp Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Knapp Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Alexandra Smith
- Contact Email:
- knappfamilymed@utrgv.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 27
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 209
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 85.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 94th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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