Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Family Medicine Residency at Knapp Medical Center, part of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, is dedicated to providing comprehensive family-oriented care to an underserved, multicultural population in South Texas. The program emphasizes a family medicine continuity setting, preparing residents for diverse healthcare environments including outpatient clinics, emergency rooms, inpatient settings, and subacute care facilities. It focuses on a collaborative approach, enhancing interprofessional education and patient care to meet the healthcare system goals of the future. The program also makes full use of the university's resources for specialized training.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
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Program Director
Gerardo Munoz-Monaco, MD, MBA, DABFM, FAAFP
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum is designed to provide a blend of supervised patient care experiences, clinical teaching, and didactic activities, with an emphasis on continuity of care across various settings including outpatient clinics, emergency rooms, and inpatient care.
Application
The application requirements can be found under the 'Application & Selection' section. Specific details will need to be accessed from there. It also includes information about deadlines and additional materials that might be needed.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations including outpatient clinics and the Knapp Medical Center.
Fellowship
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Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine Residency at Knapp Medical Center offers evidence-based and guideline-driven care for an underserved multicultural population in South Texas, focusing on comprehensive family-oriented care.
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# of Years of Program
The program typically spans 3 years, structured to offer residents extensive training across different medical settings.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers comprehensive family-oriented care for an underserved population with a team-based, collaborative health care model, and focuses on providing a full spectrum family medicine experience.
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