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University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine

2102 Treasure Hills Blvd

Blvd #1.344

Harlingen, TX 78550

CASPR # 0235

CRIP Undecided

Rescue Fund Insured: yes

COTH Member: yes

Entry Level Positions: n/a

Type

# Approved

# Filling

Director

Rosemay Michel, DPM, FACPM, D.ABFAS, FFPM(Glasgow)

Phone: 956-296-2034

Program E-mail: podiatryresidency@utrgv.edu

Program Web Site: https://www.utrgv.edu/school-of-podiatric-medicine/residency/index.htm

Hospital Description

Accreditation: JCAHO

Offers podiatry clerkship: no

Staff DPMs: 5

Affiliated Institutions:

Valley Baptist Medical Center- Brownsville

Other Residency Programs: n/a

Clinical Experiences

Anesthesiology: yes

Behavioral Science: yes

Dermatology: no

Diabetic Wound Care: yes

Emergency Room: yes

Family Practice: yes

Internal Medicine: no

Infectious Disease: yes

Neurology: no

Orthopedics: yes

Office Rotations: no

Outpatient Clinic: yes

Pathology/Lab: no

Pediatrics: no

Plastic Surgery: no

Podiatry: yes

Podiatry (Surgery): yes

Radiology: yes

Rehabilitation: no

Rheumatology: no

Surgery: yes

Trauma: no

Vascular Surgery: yes

Other Clinical Experiences:

Office Rotations

Trauma

Program Emphasis:

Reconstructive Foot & Ankle

Trauma

Diabetic Foot

Research

Didactic Program

Grand Rounds: yes

Book Club: no

Journal Club: yes

Research: yes

Lecture Series: yes

Resident Benefits

Stipends

First Year: $$61,700.00

Second Year: $$64,100.00

Third Year: $$66,500.00

Fourth Year: n/a

CME Allowance: yes

Health Insurance: yes

Malpractice Insuarance: yes

Housing: no

Meals: no

Sick Leave: yes

Uniforms: yes

Vacation: yes

Other Resident Benefits:

Longevity Pay: Without prior State Service, Residents will receive an additional $20 a month after two (2) years of service. With prior State Service, Residents will be paid accordingly/immediately upon employment.

Medical Insurance & Prescription Drug Coverage: UTRGV offers each resident the UT Select Basic Coverage at NO cost. Residents have the option to add their spouse and/or children. Residents will be responsible for deductibles and co-payments.

Dental and Vision Insurance: Dental and Vision insurance is available for both residents and their families. This is an optional coverage and each resident is responsible for the cost.

Basic Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance: Residents that enroll in the UT Select Medical plan are automatically enrolled in the GTL in the amount of $40,000 at no cost and without Evidence of Insurability (EOI). Additional Voluntary GTL Insurance is available with or without Basic GTL.

Disability Insurance: Residents are offered disability insurance as an optional insurance plan.

Professional Liability Insurance: Residents are covered under the University of Texas System professional liability policy at no cost.

Applicant Requirements

Mail additional fees and required documents not included in your CASPR application and any non-electronic document to this address: n/a

NBPME Part III: Yes

Program Application Fee: n/a

Refundable: n/a

Payable to: n/a

Clerkship Required: no

State Licensure: Training

ACLS: yes

CPR: yes

Minimum GPA: 0

Minimum Rank: 0

Other Applicant Requirements:

Successful completion of accredited podiatric medicine school program.
A copy of diploma and official transcript must be submitted with application.

Copies of National Board (Parts I, II & III) scores

Two letters of recommendation from physicians who have supervised applicant in clinical setting

A personal statement

Recent professional photograph

Available Resources

Sample Contract: n/a

Benefit Package: n/a

Curriculum: n/a

Program Overview

Rich in a culture of inter professional collaboration, the UTRGV SOPM PMSR/RRA program welcomes and encourages applicants eager to engage in patient care, a robust didactic curriculum, and synergistic scholarly activities.