South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in McAllen, Texas, sponsored by South Texas Health System GME Consortium.
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- ACGME code
- 1204800011
- Program director
- Heidi Pareja
- Location
- McAllen, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 10
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 815
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 12.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 95%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in McAllen, Texas, sponsored by South Texas Health System GME Consortium. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 815 applications and invited about 12.5% 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 95% 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 57 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
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 10
- Interview rate
- 12.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates5%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs40%
- Non-US IMGs55%
Demographics
- Women55%
- Men45%
- White20%
- Asian35%
- Hispanic or Latino50%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
- Other5%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Heidi Pareja
- Program coordinator
- Vickie Rangel
- Coordinator phone
- (956) 296-1932
- Program phone
- (956) 632-4205
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- South Texas Health System GME Consortium
1801 S. 5th Suite 200 McAllen, TX 78503 Open in Google Maps
South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program: frequently asked questions
Does South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program sponsor visas?
South Texas Health System GME Consortium 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 South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program IMG-friendly?
About 95% of residents at South Texas Health System GME Consortium 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 South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program offer?
South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program offers 10 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program?
South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program received 815 applications and interviewed about 12.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has South Texas Health System GME Consortium 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 South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program located?
South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program is located at 1801 S. 5th Suite 200 McAllen, TX 78503. Its sponsoring institution is South Texas Health System GME Consortium.
Who is the program director of South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program?
The program director is Heidi Pareja. The program coordinator, Vickie Rangel, is the usual contact for application questions.