DermatologyCommunity-based

HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program

Dermatology residency program in McAllen, Texas, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area.

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About HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program

ACGME code
0804800145
Program director
Rick Lin
Location
McAllen, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
212
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program is a community-based Dermatology residency program in McAllen, Texas, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 212 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates58%

Contact and location

Program director
Rick Lin
Program coordinator
Alberto Najera
Coordinator phone
(956) 801-6061
Program phone
(956) 971-0404
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area

3100 Buddy Owens Ave McAllen, TX 78504 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program sponsor visas?

HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program IMG-friendly?

HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program offer?

HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program offers 3 first-year Dermatology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program located?

HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program is located at 3100 Buddy Owens Ave McAllen, TX 78504. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Program?

The program director is Rick Lin. The program coordinator, Alberto Najera, is the usual contact for application questions.

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