Prime South GME Consortium/Harlingen Medical Center Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-basedIMG: HIGH
Harlingen, TX(Harlingen, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
39
Positions
#619
Specialty Rank
$65,000
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#619
Internal Medicine Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404800012
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 18
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 35/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 14.3%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We have a robust community outreach program; we provide POCUS training during ICU and Inpatient rotations; and we have a dedicated research director.
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)
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$65,000
PGY-1
$66,000
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 87(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $359K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.6K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $41K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.0%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 52 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.37
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
97°F
Winter
72°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
37"
Humidity
77%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
13.44
Gas (per gallon)
$4.03
Gym Membership
50
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404800012
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Padmini Bhadriraju
- Email:
- pbhadriraju9@gmail.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
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:
- 2408140C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Prime South GME Consortium
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Prime South GME Consortium
- Contact Person:
- Nikki Herrera
- Contact Email:
- GME@primehealthcare.com
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:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 4 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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