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South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program

Internal Medicine residency program in McAllen, Texas, sponsored by South Texas Health System GME Consortium.

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About South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program

ACGME code
1404800015
Program director
Mourad Alsabbagh
Location
McAllen, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
1,801
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
98%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program is a not Available Internal Medicine residency program in McAllen, Texas, sponsored by South Texas Health System GME Consortium. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,801 applications and invited about 15.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 98% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

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
20
Interview rate
15.3%
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs85%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White10%
  • Asian23%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino13%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Mourad Alsabbagh
Program coordinator
Rodney Martinez
Coordinator phone
(956) 632-0750
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?

Yes. South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

About 98% 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 Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program offer?

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program?

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program received 1,801 applications and interviewed about 15.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

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 Mourad Alsabbagh. The program coordinator, Rodney Martinez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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