Application Process

Our Family Medicine Residency Program offers 10 positions for a categorical three-year training track. To be eligible for the program, applicants must be either a United States citizen or permanent resident. We currently do not sponsor any visas.

All applicants are required to apply using the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) application process. Applications submitted via mail, email or fax will not be processed.

We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Please register with NRMP if you wish to be matched with our program. Our program participates in SOAP through the NRMP for any unfilled positions remaining after the matching algorithm has been processed. We will not accept any applicants outside the NRMP Match.

Information Needed to Apply on ERAS

  • 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 family 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), or 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)
  • Passing score on each of the USMLE or COMLEX within three attempts
  • Passing all licensing examination steps within seven years
  • Must be eligible for employment in the United States

NRMP Program Information

Family Medicine Residency Program

State:

TX

City:

McAllen

Program Name:

Family Medicine South Texas Health System GME Consortium

ACGME ID:

1204800011

Training Track:

Categorical

NRMP Number:

2407120C0

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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. Interviews will occur during November and December. 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.