Residency

Internal Medicine at Texas Health Resources (Bedford/Denton)

Bedford, Texas
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required
    “Supply proof of ECFMG certification (international medical graduates only)”
  • Accepts graduates within 4 years of graduation
    “Medical school graduation within four (4) years prior to application”
  • At least one observership in the U.S., preferably in internal medicine or one of its subspecialties; observership is non-hands-on
    “International graduates must have competed at least one observership in the U.S., preferably in internal medicine or one of its subspecialties.”
  • No minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score
    “We have no fixed minimum score for application. Performance is reviewed on both Step 1 and 2 scores. Most candidates invited to interview have scored above the national average.”
per texashealth.org ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $66,986 PGY-2 $70,194 PGY-3 $72,845
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution Paid leave 30 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 65 Longest shift (Y1) 12 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Not allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 78.7% (2025 survey) DO 21.3% US-MD 0% Total positions 60 Interviews per spot ~10 Faculty:resident 1.2 Setting Community-based university affiliated NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 3–4 Required letters Faculty, Standardized Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Preliminary positions Not offered Starts June Applications open 2026-04-01 Interviews begin 2025-09-14
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.