University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Program
NeurologyUniversity-based
Harlingen, TX(Harlingen, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
$63,600
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804800169
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 19
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UTRGV Neurology Residency Program is dedicated to providing exceptional education in a learner-centered environment and providing world-class medical care. We are responsible for the health and well-being of the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. We are an equal opportunity program and believe in an environment of growth and respect. The faculty consists of dedicated academic clinicians who believe in an environment of fostering personal growth and an environment of inclusivity and diversity.
Educational Opportunities
- Formal mentoring program
- Formal program to develop teaching skills
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$63,600
PGY-1
$66,000
PGY-2
$68,000
PGY-3
$71,000
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 75(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $290K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $56K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 43K
- Median Age
- 40 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.42000000000000004
- Poverty Rate
- 20.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
65%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.95
Restaurant Meal
13.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.96
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1804800169
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 19
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Carlos J Martinez-Menendez
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 11/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 12/1/2026 - 1/29/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1825180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Contact Person:
- Patricia Orozco
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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