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South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program

Transitional Year 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
9994800007
Program director
Helena Cobos
Location
McAllen, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
273
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.1%
Of applicants invited
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program is a not Available Transitional Year residency program in McAllen, Texas, sponsored by South Texas Health System GME Consortium.

In the latest application cycle the program received 273 applications and invited about 16.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Transitional Year interview rate of 17.6%.

The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B 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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
16.1%
Visa sponsorship
None

Contact and location

Program director
Helena Cobos
Program coordinator
Lizette Marroquin
Coordinator phone
(956) 632-0750
Sponsoring institution
South Texas Health System GME Consortium

1801 S 5th Suite 200 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.

How competitive is South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program?

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program received 273 applications and interviewed about 16.1% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

Where is South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program located?

South Texas Health System GME Consortium Program is located at 1801 S 5th Suite 200 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 Helena Cobos. The program coordinator, Lizette Marroquin, is the usual contact for application questions.