Family Medicine Residency Program
University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley is an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program in Mercedes, TX. It has 6 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 10 residents in training. It reports 85% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $63,600. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
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Overview
Accredited since 2017 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2018
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Match data pending
Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.
Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareResidents
Cohort composition
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified May 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
Knapp Medical Center is a not-for-profit, acute care hospital, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Located in South Texas we provide exceptional healthcare services to residents of the Rio Grande Valley. Located in Weslaco, Knapp works hard to provide state-of-the-art technology, progressive diagnostic and treatment options, and patient-focused care. Knapp Medical Center, a 233 bed not-for-profit hospital, serves a city and rural population of more than 175,000 people. Over 220 physicians, all independent professional practitioners, serve on the Knapp Medical Staff. Knapp employs approximately 1,000 people and provides volunteer opportunities for over 250 people. With a broad spectrum of patients, here are a few Knapp services: -A 24-hour physician staffed Emergency Department with a Level III Trauma designation -Obstetrics and gynecology -Sixteen bed Medical Intensive Care Unit -General surgical services for both inpatients and outpatients -A total of 52 cardiac monitored beds -Pediatric unit -Radiology services including MRI, CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and Digital Mammography - Hospice care services - Rehabilitation services - The Emergency Department at Knapp Medical Center provides 24-hour physician coverage, seven days a week. - The Knapp Medical Center Diabetes Center works with the patient's doctor to develop a personalized plan of education that will help the patient understand and manage their diabetes. The physicians, all independent professional practitioners on the KMC Medical Staff, offer medical services such as anesthesiology, cardiology, obstetrics, general and vascular surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy procedures, pediatric care, neurology, urology, hospice services, family practice, internal medicine, endocrinology, nephrology, oncology/hem-atology, otorlaryngology (ear, nose & throat), pathology, radiology, podiatry, and pulmonology to the Mid Valley Community.
Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.
Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 10 of 12 timely & effective care measures.
Top payer: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP ($1K)
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Knapp Medical Center · Wesalco, TX
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
Knapp Medical Center
PrimaryLocation
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $63,600 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$975/mo · 182 days on market11.76% rental listings MoM








Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for Hidalgo County, Texas (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley located?
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is located in Mercedes, TX.
- Is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley has approximately 10 residents in training.
- How much is rent near University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
- Median rent near Mercedes, TX is ~$749/month for a 1BR and ~$973/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does University of Texas Rio Grande Valley accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 85% of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does University of Texas Rio Grande Valley sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of Texas Rio Grande Valley require?
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reports a PGY-1 salary of $63,600. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to University of Texas Rio Grande Valley?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of Texas Rio Grande Valley have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Family Medicine residency program positions as they appear.