Christus Health/Texas A&M University School of Medicine Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Longview, TX(Longview, Texas Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#419
Specialty Rank
$59,597
PGY1 Salary
30.6%
IMG %
#419
Internal Medicine Ranking
29th Percentile
Top 71% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404800890
- NRMP Code:
- 2116140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 170
Contact Information
Tiffany Eliese Egbe
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 6
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 28.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
CHRISTUS Health Good Shepherd is a not-for-profit hospital with multiple awards, known for its high-quality medical care to Longview and East Texas, and is Gregg County's largest employer. The robust clinical experiences provide an excellent environment to train future internists. Program benefits include a competitive salary and educational benefits each year of residency. Graduates have succeeded in becoming hospitalists and primary care physicians, and fellowships with top quartile salaries.
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
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- 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
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$59,597
PGY-1
$61,891
PGY-2
$63,991
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 99(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $310K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $36K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 27.3%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 476K
- Median Age
- 34 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.45999999999999996
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
89°F
Winter
64°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
59%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.02
Gym Membership
37
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404800890
- NRMP Code:
- 2116140C0
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 170
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tiffany Eliese Egbe
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 12/16/2026
- 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:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3626140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Christus Health
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Christus Health
- Contact Person:
- Cindy L Harrison
- Contact Email:
- netx.gs.residencyprogram@christushealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 30.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 60th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 52.8%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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