Department of Family and Community Medicine
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for your interest in the Family Medicine Residency Program. We hope you will consider applying. Please take a few minutes to read the questions and answers below and if you have any further questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Diane Camp, Residency Coordinator, at (915) 757-3178 ext 3.
1. What is the deadline for applications?
December 31, 2008
2. How many residents do you accept every year?
Eight
3. Do you accept international medical graduates (IMG)?
Yes, our program has a long history of working with high quality foreign medical graduates. We do, however, require that all applicants demonstrate good oral and written English proficiency. We also require that International Medical Graduates be familiar with the U.S. medical system. Preference is given to people with previous employment or preceptorship in a U.S. hospital.
4. What is the maximum length of time since medical school graduation for an applicant to still be considered?
No more than ten years. Consideration may be given to applicants who graduated more than ten years ago but completed postgraduate training in other countries during that time.
5. Do your sponsor any Visa?
The program does not sponsor H1 visas.
J1 visas will be considered on an individual basis.
6. What are the USMLE step 1 and 2 score criteria to apply?
Step 1 with a passing score
Step 2 with a passing score
Step 1 and 2 must be passed in accordance with the Texas State Medical Board Examiners requirements for licensing in Texas : within 6 attempts total (no more than 3 attempts on either one test).
7. Is CS exam result required for interview?
No, but you must hold a valid ECFMG certificate by the date our program submits the order ranking list to NRMP (early February 2008); therefore, you could be considered for interview as long as you are scheduled to take the Step 2 CS no later than December 15, 2008.
8. Do you require a passing USMLE step 3 score?
No the USMLE step 3 in not a requirement for application or acceptance into our program.
9. Do you need to be a US citizen to apply or being accepted to your program?
No
10. What about US clinical experience?
One year of US clinical experience is preferred but not mandatory. Experiences that can favorably influence your application include, but are not limited to, internship, graduate medical education in the US , externships, observers hip, volunteer experience with U.S. physicians, research, any other work experience in the US medical field.
11. How would I know if my application is complete?
You do not need to call us. We screen all applications for completeness. If you meet the requirements, our staff will contact you for any additional or incomplete documentation.
12. If I were selected for an interview, how would I find out about this?
As soon as a decision to interview you is taken, our staff will contact you by phone or e-mail to schedule the interview.
13. Does your program reimburse any personal expenses for interview?
The program will provide hotel for Thursday evening (refer to question 13). No reimbursment for airfare is provided.
14. How are interviews scheduled ?
Group interviews are scheduled Thursday evening through Friday during November and December 2008, and January 2009. When invited, interviewees are to arrive by 5 pm on Thursday to meet for a social gathering and dinner with our residents. On Friday, interviewees will be given a tour of our facilities and have lunch with the Program Director. Each applicant will have 3 or 4 interviews.
15. Can I review the 2009 - 2010 Resident Contract?
Yes. Resident Contract
For any additional information please contact Diane Camp at Diane.Camp@ttuhsc.edu.