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Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Edinburg, Texas, sponsored by Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd..

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About Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program

ACGME code
1404800010
Program director
Oscar Mendez
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
3,195
Latest cycle
Interview rate
2.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
97%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in Edinburg, Texas, sponsored by Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd.. It offers 11 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,195 applications and invited about 2.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 97% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
2.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs86%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White6%
  • Asian8%
  • Hispanic or Latino44%

Contact and location

Program director
Oscar Mendez
Program coordinator
Klarissa Farias
Coordinator phone
(956) 362-2430
Program phone
(956) 451-1366
Sponsoring institution
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd.

5501 S. McColl Rd Edinburg, TX 78539 Open in Google Maps

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program: frequently asked questions

Does Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program IMG-friendly?

About 97% of residents at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program offer?

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program offers 11 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program?

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program received 3,195 applications and interviewed about 2.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program located?

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program is located at 5501 S. McColl Rd Edinburg, TX 78539. Its sponsoring institution is Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd..

Who is the program director of Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program?

The program director is Oscar Mendez. The program coordinator, Klarissa Farias, is the usual contact for application questions.

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