University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Mercedes, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
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- ACGME code
- 1204800718
- Program director
- Jose Cano
- Location
- Mercedes, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 91%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Mercedes, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 91% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 80 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care track.
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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates0%
- US DO graduates9%
- US IMGs55%
- Non-US IMGs36%
Demographics
- Women64%
- Men36%
- White9%
- Asian9%
- Black or African American18%
- Hispanic or Latino55%
- Other9%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Jose Cano
- Program coordinator
- Rebeca Castillo-Moran
- Coordinator phone
- (956) 296-1816
- Program phone
- (956) 296-2074
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
2810 W Expressway 83 Mercedes, TX 78570 Open in Google Maps
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program IMG-friendly?
About 91% of residents at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program located?
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program is located at 2810 W Expressway 83 Mercedes, TX 78570. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Who is the program director of University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program?
The program director is Jose Cano. The program coordinator, Rebeca Castillo-Moran, is the usual contact for application questions.