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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (Knapp) Program

Mercedes, Texas

Family Medicine

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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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