University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Podiatric Medicine
Introduction
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Podiatric Medicine, located in Harlingen, Texas, is the nation's first state-supported podiatric medical school. It offers a four-year Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) program designed to train students in comprehensive foot and ankle care. The curriculum combines basic sciences, clinical skills, and hands-on patient care experiences, preparing graduates for residency training and practice. In partnership with Valley Baptist Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas, the school has established a Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with Reconstructive Rearfoot/Ankle Surgery (PMSR/RRA) program and will accept four residents each year. Residents will acquire diverse clinical and surgical experiences in trauma, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and elective and emergent care under the guidance of experienced faculty and community physicians throughout the Rio Grande Valley region.Residency Director
Rosemay Michel
DPM
Clerkship Director
Stephanie Campbell
DPM
Program Contact
Alexandra Smith
Program Manager
Public Contact Information
rosemay.michel@utrgv.edu
9562962034
2102 Treasure Hills Blvd, 2.140.16
Harlingen, TX 78550
USA
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Program Overview
Experiences Offered
Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Emergency Room
Family Practice
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series
Clerkship Overview
The clerkship offered at the UTRGV SOPM will include experiences at the various affiliates of the residency program. Students will interact with both UTRGV and community podiatry faculty members in for clinical, inpatient and surgical experiences, emergent, elective and trauma cases. Students will also participate in the program's academic activities.
Clerkship Information
Clerkship application requirements
Applicant Requirements
Vehicle
Background Check
Background Check Type: criminal; sex offender; OG/SAM List of Excluded Individuals/Entities
Background Check Cost: to be provided by school
Drug Test At Hospital
Liability Insurance
HIPAA Training
Clerkship Fee: none
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Requires Transcript
Requires CV
Other Applicant Requirements
1. two-step tuberculin test within last 6 months or evidence of no symptoms of pulmonary disease
2. negative drug screening
3. proof of rubella and rubeola immunity by positive antibody titers or 2 doses of MMR
4. evidence of completion of series of three hepatitis B vaccinations
Participating Months
June 2026
Residency Overview
Our program offers 4/4/4 PMSR/RRA positions and experiences throughout the Rio Grande Valley region of Texas at several hospitals and University of Texas clinics. Externs will be actively involved in direct patient care during inpatient rounds, outpatient clinics, surgical cases and will participate in all residency program didactic activities.
Residency Information
Residency Start Date: July 01, 2025
Available Residencies
PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 4
Annual Stipends
1st year: $63,600
2nd year: $66,000
3rd year: $68,000
4th year: n/a
Other Benefits
Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Vacation
Residency Application Requirements
Application Fee: none
Minimum GPA: 2.8
Other Residency Requirements
Accreditation: Joint Commission
Licence Required For First Year: yes
Staff DPMs Count: 10
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
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