Application Process

Our Internal Medicine Residency Program offers 20 positions for a categorical three-year training track. Applicants must be either a United States citizen or permanent resident to be eligible for the program. We currently do not sponsor any visas.

Information Needed to Apply

  • ERAS Common Application Form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Medical school transcripts
  • Dean’s Letter of Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
  • A minimum of three Letters of Recommendation (Note: One Letter of Recommendation should be submitted from a internal medicine physician or primary care provider)
  • Personal statement
  • Photograph
  • United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) and/or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Exam (COMLEX) transcripts, as applicable
  • If any required documents are in a language other than English, an English translation of the document must be provided

Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a graduate of medical school in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
  • Be a graduate of an international medical school and have a currently valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate. 
  • Be eligible for the Physician-in-Training (PIT) Permit in Texas, more information available at the Texas Medical Board (TMB).
  • Passing score of each of the USMLE or COMLEX within three attempts.
  • Passing all licensing examination steps within 7 years.
  • Must be eligible for employment in the United States.

NRMP Program Information

Internal Medicine Residency Program

State:

TX

City:

McAllen

Program Name:

Internal Medicine South Texas Health System GME Consortium

ACGME ID:

1404800015

Training Track:

Categorical

NRMP Number:

2407140C0

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Interviews and Appointments

Our program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and are reviewed. You will be notified if you have been granted an interview.

Please Note: All granted interviews will be conducted virtually.

Process of Selection

Individuals from the Residency Selection Committee will interview each applicant and complete an Application Evaluation Form. Interviewees will be ranked by the selection committee. Our committee has received Equity and Diversity Advocate (EDA) training.