Driscoll Children's Hospital Program
PediatricsCommunity-based
Edinburg, TX
24
Positions
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204800002
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 30
- Female Faculty:
- 33.30%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 23%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is the only pediatric residency in the South Texas region. Residents have the opportunity to learn from a very diverse patient population with unusual pathology. We follow an X+Y curriculum to offer flexibility and numerous opportunities to learn. Additionally, our program offers a unique community retention program that offers financial assistance to residents who stay within our underserved community upon graduation.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$66,094
PGY-1
$68,525
PGY-2
$70,429
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204800002
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 12/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/12/2026 - 1/31/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- No
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1703320C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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