Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The DHR Health General Surgery Residency Program offers comprehensive training in surgical techniques and provides residents with diverse surgical experiences. This program emphasizes quality education in a supportive environment, preparing residents for careers in various surgical subspecialties or general surgery practices. The program is well-integrated into the community, focusing on serving underserved populations and enhancing the health of the community through academic rigor, mentorship, and hands-on experiences.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program accepts ECFMG certification and mentions J-1 Visa sponsorship for international medical graduates (IMGs). It does not explicitly state an IMG acceptance rate, but it does indicate that it recruits UIM (underrepresented in medicine) applicants, which may include IMGs.
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Program Website
Address
1000 E Dove Ave. Ste. 201, McAllen, TX 78504
Program Director
Jose L. Almeda, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The General Surgery Residency Program has a diverse cohort with several residents currently enrolled in their first year, predominantly from international medical schools. The current PGY-1 cohort includes five MD residents from U.S. and international medical schools, among whom three are international medical graduates.
PGY-1 MD
5
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
3
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program trains residents to become skilled surgeons capable of practicing in diverse environments, with a strong emphasis on education, research, and surgical techniques.
Application
The Graduate Medical Education residency programs at DHR Health accept applications through the internet-based ERAS program. Documentation submitted through ERAS must include: Completed Application Form, Recent Photograph, CV and Personal Statement, Dean's Letter, Transcript, Three Letters of Recommendation, and Results of USMLE/COMLEX examinations (Steps 1 and 2). All medical school graduates must pass USMLE/COMLEX examinations on the first attempt and graduate from medical school within the last 5 years.
# of Locations
DHR Health encompasses several clinic and hospital locations, serving a diverse population across the Rio Grande Valley.
Fellowship
The program supports residents in pursuing a variety of fellowships after graduation including surgical oncology, trauma surgery, thoracic surgery, colorectal surgery, cardiac surgery, and bariatric surgery, among others.
Resident Life
Overview
DHR Health offers a unique general surgery residency program that emphasizes comprehensive training across multiple surgical specialties, supported by a diverse faculty and a commitment to community service.
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# of Years of Program
The program typically spans five years, consisting of progressively responsible training that leads to graduate autonomy.
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Alumni
Many alumni have gone into various fellowships including surgical oncology, trauma surgery, thoracic surgery, colorectal surgery, cardiac surgery, breast surgery, and bariatric surgery. Specific institutions or geographies are not mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
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