Orthopaedic SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program

Orthopaedic Surgery 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
2604800002
Program director
Kip Owen
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
257
Latest cycle
Interview rate
33.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program is a community-based university affiliated Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Edinburg, Texas, sponsored by Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd.. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 257 applications and invited about 33.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Orthopaedic Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
33.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates75%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs25%

Contact and location

Program director
Kip Owen
Program coordinator
Kimberly Morales
Coordinator phone
(956) 362-3944
Program phone
(956) 330-7338
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 25% of residents at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% 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 Orthopaedic Surgery 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 257 applications and interviewed about 33.5% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.

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 Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.

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 Kip Owen. The program coordinator, Kimberly Morales, is the usual contact for application questions.