SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program

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
4404800008
Program director
Jose Almeda
Location
Edinburg, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
773
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
62%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in Edinburg, Texas, sponsored by Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd.. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 773 applications and invited about 8.3% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 62% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs29%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White24%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino38%
  • Other10%

Contact and location

Program director
Jose Almeda
Program coordinator
Grecia Vega
Coordinator phone
(956) 362-3562
Program phone
(956) 362-5433
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 62% of residents at Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Ltd. Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 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 773 applications and interviewed about 8.3% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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 Jose Almeda. The program coordinator, Grecia Vega, is the usual contact for application questions.

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