University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency

Harlingen, TexasUniversityTrains at Harlingen Medical Center

Top 50%

of 323 psychiatry residency programs

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How it scores

  • Clinical training40Bottom half in psychiatry
  • Faculty depth—Not enough information
  • Research57Top half in psychiatry
  • Pay and cost of living94Top 10% in psychiatry

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At a glance

ProgramUniversity of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine Psychiatry Residency
LocationHarlingen, Texas
Main training hospitalHarlingen Medical Center
SettingUniversity
PGY-1 salary$65,600 (2026-27)
Typical one-bedroom rent nearby$695 a month
Pay against rentMonthly pay covers rent 7.9 times
Visa sponsorshipJ-1
Positions a year—

Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.

Key research from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine psychiatry

6 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:

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Questions

Where is the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine psychiatry residency?

The program trains residents in Harlingen, Texas. Its main training hospital is Harlingen Medical Center.

How much do psychiatry residents earn at University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine?

PGY-1 residents earn $65,600 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $695 a month.

Does University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine sponsor visas for psychiatry residents?

The program says it sponsors J-1 visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.

How is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine ranked for psychiatry?

It is in the top 50% of 323 psychiatry programs. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.

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