University of Texas RGV (HCA) Program
About This Program
The UTRGV Internal Medicine Residency at HCA provides comprehensive, patient-centered training in the Rio Grande Valley, one of the nation's largest medically underserved regions. Residents care for a diverse patient population while gaining broad experience in inpatient, ICU, ambulatory, and subspecialty care. Our curriculum integrates simulation, point-of-care ultrasound, research, and quality improvement to prepare graduates for fellowship or independent practice. We foster a collaborative cu
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Characteristics
Contact Information
Program Director
Daniela Hernandez, MD
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Primary Program Contact
Sylvia Gomez Flynt
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Locations
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Internal Medicine HCA
205 E Toronto Ave
McAllen, TX 78503-1209
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
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 occupationally-acquired 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
Year 1 through Year 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