SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliated

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program

Surgery residency program in McAllen, Texas, sponsored by South Texas Health System GME Consortium.

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About South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program

ACGME code
4404800009
Program director
Carlos Palacio Lascano
Location
McAllen, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
489
Latest cycle
Interview rate
28%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in McAllen, Texas, sponsored by South Texas Health System GME Consortium. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 489 applications and invited about 28% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
28%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Carlos Palacio Lascano
Program coordinator
David Martinez
Coordinator phone
(956) 632-0750
Program phone
(956) 632-4205
Sponsoring institution
South Texas Health System GME Consortium

301 W Expressway 83 McAllen, TX 78503 Open in Google Maps

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program: frequently asked questions

Does South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program sponsor visas?

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program IMG-friendly?

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program offer?

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program?

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program received 489 applications and interviewed about 28% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program located?

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program is located at 301 W Expressway 83 McAllen, TX 78503. Its sponsoring institution is South Texas Health System GME Consortium.

Who is the program director of South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program?

The program director is Carlos Palacio Lascano. The program coordinator, David Martinez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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