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Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Bedford, Texas, sponsored by Texas Health Resources.

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About Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program

ACGME code
1404800002
Program director
Richard Ward
Location
Bedford, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
3,134
Latest cycle
Interview rate
7.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
60%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Bedford, Texas, sponsored by Texas Health Resources. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,134 applications and invited about 7.1% 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 60% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Interview rate
7.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates41%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs58%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White15%
  • Asian46%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Richard Ward
Program coordinator
Laurie Kent
Coordinator phone
(817) 848-2993
Program phone
(817) 848-2992
Sponsoring institution
Texas Health Resources

1600 Hospital Pkwy Bedford, TX 76022 Open in Google Maps

Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program IMG-friendly?

About 60% of residents at Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) 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 Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program offer?

Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program?

Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program received 3,134 applications and interviewed about 7.1% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) 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 Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program located?

Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program is located at 1600 Hospital Pkwy Bedford, TX 76022. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Health Resources.

Who is the program director of Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton) Program?

The program director is Richard Ward. The program coordinator, Laurie Kent, is the usual contact for application questions.

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