University of Texas RGV (VBMC) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Harlingen, TX(Harlingen, Texas Metropolitan Area Metro)
30
Positions
#533
Specialty Rank
$63,600
PGY1 Salary
84.6%
IMG %
#533
Internal Medicine Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404821524
- NRMP Code:
- 1825140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 13
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 9
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is a multisite academic community-based program located in Harlingen, Texas, one of the cities of the Lower Rio Grande Valley. This is a predominately underserved Hispanic community, but our population changes throughout the year with the annual migrating winter visitors. Our residency program maintains the high standards for training and medical care. We will prepare you to pursue any career choice, whether you choose primary care practice, fellowship or academic medicine.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- 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
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$63,600
PGY-1
$66,000
PGY-2
$68,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance: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):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 75(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $290K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 40 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.42000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
65%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
13.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.96
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404821524
- NRMP Code:
- 1825140C0
- Total Positions:
- 30
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Laura E Garcia
- Email:
- laura.garcia1@utrgv.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 1/4/2027
- 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:
- 230
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July, August
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1722140C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Valley Baptist Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Valley Baptist Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- H Yolanda Felion
- Contact Email:
- yolanda.felion@utrgv.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 84.6%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 83rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 3.8%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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