NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program

Neurology 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
1804800005
Program director
Roberto Cruz Saldana
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
168
Latest cycle
Interview rate
19%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program is a community-based university affiliated Neurology residency program in Edinburg, Texas, sponsored by Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd.. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 168 applications and invited about 19% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
19%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs67%

Contact and location

Program director
Roberto Cruz Saldana
Program coordinator
Nicole Castaneda
Coordinator phone
(956) 362-3546
Program phone
(956) 362-8500
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 100% of residents at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program received 168 applications and interviewed about 19% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program?

Applicants who sent Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

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 Roberto Cruz Saldana. The program coordinator, Nicole Castaneda, is the usual contact for application questions.

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