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DeTar Healthcare System Program

Family Medicine residency program in Victoria, Texas, sponsored by DeTar Healthcare System.

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About DeTar Healthcare System Program

ACGME code
1204800715
Program director
Julia Castaneda
Location
Victoria, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
729
Latest cycle
Interview rate
17.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
76%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

DeTar Healthcare System Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Victoria, Texas, sponsored by DeTar Healthcare System. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 729 applications and invited about 17.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 76% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural tracks.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
17.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates16%
  • US IMGs76%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White36%
  • Asian40%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino28%

Contact and location

Program director
Julia Castaneda
Program coordinator
Marissa Rubio
Coordinator phone
(361) 489-2440
Program phone
(361) 579-8300
Sponsoring institution
DeTar Healthcare System

501 E. Colorado Street Victoria, TX 77901 Open in Google Maps

DeTar Healthcare System Program: frequently asked questions

Does DeTar Healthcare System Program sponsor visas?

DeTar Healthcare System 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 DeTar Healthcare System Program IMG-friendly?

About 76% of residents at DeTar Healthcare System Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does DeTar Healthcare System Program offer?

DeTar Healthcare System Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is DeTar Healthcare System Program?

DeTar Healthcare System Program received 729 applications and interviewed about 17.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for DeTar Healthcare System Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has DeTar Healthcare System Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is DeTar Healthcare System Program located?

DeTar Healthcare System Program is located at 501 E. Colorado Street Victoria, TX 77901. Its sponsoring institution is DeTar Healthcare System.

Who is the program director of DeTar Healthcare System Program?

The program director is Julia Castaneda. The program coordinator, Marissa Rubio, is the usual contact for application questions.