University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Harlingen, TX(Harlingen, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
10
Positions
#358
Specialty Rank
$63,600
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
#358
Surgery Ranking
0Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800441
- NRMP Code:
- 1825440C1YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 27.3%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 17%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a recently accredited program located in the Rio Grande Valley serving Harlingen, Texas and surrounding communities. The unique population of the Rio Grande Valley and Northern Mexico make for a truly remarkable learning environment. The main teaching hospital is the first level two trauma center in the RGV. Multiple diverse specialties are currently represented at the hospital in addition to the bustling general surgery and trauma service.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$63,600
PGY-1
$66,000
PGY-2
$68,000
PGY-3
$71,000
PGY-4
$73,400
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 29,243,342
- 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:
- 4404800441
- NRMP Code:
- 1825440C1YOG
- Total Positions:
- 10
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Henry Alfred Reinhart
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2025 - 8/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1825440C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Contact Person:
- Sonia Padilla
- Contact Email:
- sonia.padilla@utrgv.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 11.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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