South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
McAllen, TX(Mcallen, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
60
Positions
$61,850
PGY1 Salary
95.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404800015
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 250
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 80
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- 000
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Welcome to the STHS GME Consortium's Internal Medicine Residency. We are a new ACGME-accredited community-based program in South Texas and have partnered with Texas A&M University SOM as our academic affiliate to offer an exciting journey to becoming a dedicated internist! We are excited and eager to train internal medicine residents to advocate for equitable, high-quality, affordable, and high-value care and improve the health outcomes of their patients and the communities we serve. -
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)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,850
PGY-1
$64,300
PGY-2
$66,750
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not 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: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
- 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
- Population
- 462K
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404800015
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 250
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Asim Elahi
- Email:
- asim_elahi@hotmail.com
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/1/1970
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
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
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- South Texas Health System GME Consortium
- Primary Teaching Site:
- South Texas Health System GME Consortium
- Contact Person:
- Evelin G Pena
- Contact Email:
- sths.gme@uhsrgv.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20PGY-2:20PGY-3:20
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 95.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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