Internal Medicine·Harlingen, TX

University of Texas RGV (VBMC)

Signal lift32%65%+33 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
223–258
p10 – p90
Sample N
2,395
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
0.2%
5 of 2,395 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 2,395
Applied
2,395
100.0%
Invited
136
5.7%
Class size
5
0.2%
J-1 visaGraduated within 5 yearsCategorical
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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2023-24 to 2025-26

The day
An hour of morning report, then four 15-minute interviews
2023-24
After the day
Mixed
1 more, 0 the same, 1 less · 2023-24
What they asked · 2025-26
  • What would you contribute to a program?
  • Do you plan to pursue QI or research?
  • What is your experience with Spanish-speaking patients?
Worth knowing
  • Medical Spanish skills help a lot with the patient population. 2023-24
  • No fellows on site; it runs like a university-affiliated community program. 2023-24

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites12 hospitals · Harlingen
  • 1
    Valley Baptist Medical Center
    Harlingen, TX
    Primary
  • 2
    University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    Harlingen, TX
    Sponsor
  • 3
    Brownsville Community Health Center (Frontera de Salud)
    Brownsville, TX
    Participant
  • 4
    South Texas Veteran's Affairs Health Care Ctr in Harlingen
    Harlingen, TX
    Participant
  • 5
    Rio Grande Valley Adults & Internal Medicine Specialists PA
    Weslaco, TX
    Participant
  • 6
    Charles F Mild MD PA-Cardiology Clinic
    Harlingen, TX
    Participant
  • 7
    Gastroenterology Consultants of South Texas PA
    Harlingen, TX
    Participant
  • 8
    Pulmonary Associates
    Harlingen, TX
    Participant
  • 9
    South Texas Endocrine Clinic
    Harlingen, TX
    Participant
  • 10
    Valley Institute of Neurological Excellence
    Harlingen, TX
    Participant
  • 11
    South Heart Clinic PLLC
    Weslaco, TX
    Participant
  • 12
    Valley Ear Nose & Throat Specialist & Dermatology
    Harlingen, TX
    Participant
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK223 – 258
180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview rates
US MD
51%
US DO
27%
US IMG
7%
Non-US IMG
2%
Signal rates
Gold
38%
Silver
15%
None
4%
Applicant origin
In-state
51%
Out-of-state
4%
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Interview prepInternal Medicine
specialtyWhy internal medicine over family medicine?★ common
specialtyAre you interested in subspecializing? Which fellowship?★ common
clinicalDescribe a complex diagnostic case you've worked through.★ common
clinicalHow do you approach a patient with multiple comorbidities?
clinicalWhat's your approach to evidence-based medicine?
programAcademic vs community — what setting do you prefer?
personalTell me about yourself.★ common
specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common
programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common
behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common
personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common
Community resourcesInternal Medicine · 25-26
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