University of Texas RGV (HCA) Program
About This Program
The UTRGV Internal Medicine Residency Program at HCA is primarily based at Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas, with a secondary location at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas. Our multi-site program is designed to provide comprehensive training in a diverse and dynamic environment, preparing residents for successful careers in internal medicine. Our program emphasizes a strong foundation in clinical skills, patient-centered care, and evidence-based medicine.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniela Hernandez, MD
UT Health RGV Multispecialty (McAllen)
Primary Program Contact
Sylvia Gomez Flynt, BAT
UT Health RGV Multispecialty (McAllen)
Locations
UT Health RGV Multispecialty (McAllen)
205 E. Toronto Ave
McAllen, TX 78503
2102 Treasure Hills Blvd
Harlingen, TX 78550
1901 S 1st St
Mcallen, TX 78503
100 Alton Goor Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78526
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Another matching program
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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Characteristics
Experience The Program