Application & Selection
Thank you for your interest in the UTRGV Internal Medicine Residency Program at Rio Grande Regional Hospital HCA. We offer our training program through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) offered by the American Association of Medical Colleges. We DO NOT accept applications outside of ERAS. For more information regarding the electronic application process please contact your dean's office or access ERAS at their website www.aamc.org/eras.
As part of the ERAS application forms, the following documents are required:
- The dean's letter (MSPE)
- A complete and official medical school transcript
- Four letters of recommendation. One from your chairman of medicine (or designee) and at least three additional letters of recommendation. Letters from attending physicians supervising your medicine sub-internship or ICU experience are highly suggested.
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae (ERAS format is acceptable)
- United States Medical Licensure Examination (USMLE) Transcript – (Step 1, Step 2CK)
- ECFMG certificate for international medical graduates