Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Knapp Medical Center and UTRGV Internal Medicine Residency Program proudly introduce their Internal Medicine Residency Clinic located in Weslaco, specializing in outpatient care for adult and geriatric patients. The clinic is staffed by dedicated resident and attending physicians, offering comprehensive health services including diabetes management, hypertension care, and routine health screenings. The clinic welcomes walk-ins and same-day visits, providing a robust primary care option for the local community. The residency program aims to train physician residents under board-certified specialists, enhancing the quality of healthcare in the Rio Grande Valley.
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Program Details
Specialty
Internal Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at Knapp Medical Center accepts International Medical Graduates as residents under the UTRGV Internal Medicine Residency Program, indicating that it is IMG-friendly.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The new Internal Medicine Residency Program has added 14 new internal medicine physician residents since 2020.
Program Website
Address
1401 E 8th St, Weslaco, TX 78596, United States
Program Director
Dr. Timothy Heath
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Current Residents
Overview
The UTRGV Internal Medicine Residency Program at Knapp Medical Center has a total of 14 PGY-1 residents, all of whom are MD graduates from various medical schools, reflecting the program's commitment to training qualified internists in the area.
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14
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first-year residents includes training in diabetes management, hypertension management, preventative care, physicals, routine health screenings, wellness check-ups, management of common infections, immunizations, and other healthcare needs.
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# of Locations
The residents work at one primary clinic location, the Internal Medicine Residency Clinic in Weslaco.
Fellowship
The internal medicine residency program offers a diverse range of training experiences, and graduates have pursued various fellowship opportunities in specialities that may include geriatrics and other subspecialties related to internal medicine.
Resident Life
Overview
The Knapp Medical Center and the University of Texas Health Rio Grande Valley Internal Medicine Residency Program provide a unique primary care clinic staffed by resident physicians, attending physicians, and nursing staff.
On Call Schedule
The clinic is open for appointments Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
# of Years of Program
The Internal Medicine Residency Program typically lasts 3 years, with first-year residents being trained alongside more advanced residents.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans.
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