University of Texas RGV (Knapp) Program Internal Medicine Residency
Internal Medicine residency program in Weslaco, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
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- ACGME code
- 1404800906
- Program director
- Fatimah Bello
- Location
- Weslaco, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- IMG residents
- 92%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas RGV (Knapp) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Weslaco, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 92% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.
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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates4%
- US DO graduates4%
- US IMGs13%
- Non-US IMGs79%
Demographics
- Women42%
- Men58%
- White13%
- Asian25%
- Black or African American17%
- Hispanic or Latino54%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Fatimah Bello
- Program coordinator
- Martha Pina
- Coordinator phone
- (956) 296-7722
- Program phone
- (956) 296-7723
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Knapp Medical Center 1401 E. 8th St. Weslaco, TX 78596 Open in Google Maps
University of Texas RGV (Knapp) Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Texas RGV (Knapp) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Texas RGV (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 RGV (Knapp) Program IMG-friendly?
About 92% of residents at University of Texas RGV (Knapp) 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.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas RGV (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 RGV (Knapp) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.
Where is University of Texas RGV (Knapp) Program located?
University of Texas RGV (Knapp) Program is located at Knapp Medical Center 1401 E. 8th St. Weslaco, TX 78596. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Who is the program director of University of Texas RGV (Knapp) Program?
The program director is Fatimah Bello. The program coordinator, Martha Pina, is the usual contact for application questions.