University of Texas RGV Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in Harlingen, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
See how you matchAbout University of Texas RGV Program
- ACGME code
- 4004800300
- Program director
- Diana Chapa
- Location
- Harlingen, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 637
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 11.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 34%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of Texas RGV Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Harlingen, Texas, sponsored by University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 637 applications and invited about 11.9% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 50 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
- Year of graduation limit
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 11.9%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates67%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs24%
- Non-US IMGs10%
Demographics
- Women29%
- Men71%
- White10%
- Asian57%
- Black or African American5%
- Hispanic or Latino43%
- American Indian or Alaska Native5%
- Other10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Diana Chapa
- Program coordinator
- Ivette Torres
- Coordinator phone
- (956) 296-1547
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 2102 Treasure Hills Blvd Harlingen, TX 78550 Open in Google Maps
University of Texas RGV Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of Texas RGV Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of Texas RGV 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 Program IMG-friendly?
About 34% of residents at University of Texas RGV Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of Texas RGV Program offer?
University of Texas RGV Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of Texas RGV Program?
University of Texas RGV Program received 637 applications and interviewed about 11.9% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Texas RGV 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is University of Texas RGV Program located?
University of Texas RGV Program is located at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine 2102 Treasure Hills Blvd Harlingen, TX 78550. Its sponsoring institution is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Who is the program director of University of Texas RGV Program?
The program director is Diana Chapa. The program coordinator, Ivette Torres, is the usual contact for application questions.