University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Program
Surgery - Harlingen, TX | ACGME Code: 4404800441 | NRMP Code: 1825440C1
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Program offers a General Surgery Residency at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. The five-year program, accredited in 2021, will welcome its first set of residents in July 2022. Residents will have the opportunity to train at Valley Baptist Medical Center, the first Level II trauma center in the Rio Grande Valley, with plans to become a Level I trauma center soon.
Additionally, residents can benefit from external rotations at Methodist Specialty Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, and Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. The program boasts a diverse core faculty covering various specialties such as general surgery, trauma/critical care, burn surgery, surgical oncology, and other surgical subspecialties.
Application requirements include submitting the application through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). The program follows ACGME requirements for a five-year program and prefers recent graduates with medical school graduation dates within three years of application submission. Applicants must provide a curriculum vitae, personal statement, ERAS application, transcripts, letters of recommendation, official test scores, and other specified documents.
The program conducts interviews between October and January, and the application deadline for consideration is October 15th.
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PGY1 Positions 2 ( 2, 2, 2, 1, 2 )
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Location
Harlingen city, Texas
Living in Harlingen, TX
- Crime Rate and Safety: Harlingen has a relatively average crime rate for a city of its size. As with any place, it's essential to take necessary safety precautions.
- Fun Activities: Harlingen offers a variety of outdoor activities like birdwatching, hiking, and visiting the World Birding Center. The city also has cultural events and festivals throughout the year.
- Climate: Harlingen has a warm climate with hot summers and mild winters, making outdoor activities enjoyable year-round.
- Races and Population: Harlingen has a diverse population with a mix of Hispanic, White, and other races.
- Education: Harlingen has educational opportunities including schools, colleges, and libraries. Residents have access to quality education.
- Cost of Living: The cost of living in Harlingen is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Proximity to Bigger Cities: Harlingen is approximately a 30-minute drive from Brownsville and about an hour and a half from Corpus Christi. Brownsville offers more amenities and urban activities, while Corpus Christi has beautiful beaches and cultural attractions.
- Pros: Affordable cost of living, diverse activities, warm climate.
- Cons: Average crime rate, limited big city amenities.
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