HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center-Bay Area Program
About This Program
The South Texas Dermatology Residency Program offers robust clinical training in a 631-bed system, serving a diverse, underserved South Texas Border population. The mission-driven curriculum focuses on community health, interprofessional collaboration with PA/NP fellowships, and mentorship from expert faculty, including Mohs specialists. Residents gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in a region with significant health disparities.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Rick Lin, DO, MPH
Oasis Dermatology Group PLLC
Primary Program Contact
Rick Lin, DO, MPH
Oasis Dermatology Group PLLC
Locations
Oasis Dermatology Group PLLC
Dermatology Pgm
3100 Buddy Owens Ave
McAllen, TX 78504
7101 S Padre Island Dr
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
2120 Ashland St
Houston, TX 77008
4131 Directors Row
Houston, TX 77092
864 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-2 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 5 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.