The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Podiatric Medicine Class of 2029 Interview/Acceptance Thread

[Weirdy]

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Program's Website: UTRGV School of Podiatric Medicine | UTRGV
How to Apply: Ready to Apply | UTRGV

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[marcopolaris]

Note, UTRGV application is not centralized with the others due to being the only state funded podiatry school. But worth the look as they've recruited some of the best surgeons in the country, DPM's training at AO North America.

 

[geodudeserg]

Would it be too late to apply? Just found out about this school and I am very interested.

 

[wysdoc]

Would it be too late to apply? Just found out about this school and I am very interested.

Their deadline is March 28 but I think that's only if you already have a TMDSAS primary app submitted and in the system.
Ready to Apply | UTRGV

 

[heybrother]

Would it be too late to apply? Just found out about this school and I am very interested.

Just remember
(a) There is a real tuition distinction between Texas residents and non-residents
(b) This school has never graduated a class or participated in a match. Obviously every new school goes through this ie. Western, Arizona most recently.
(c) Their geographic location is "unique". You will be flying through Dallas for the next 4 years. I've driven from Dallas to the border myself. I've done Des Moines to Texas a lot. Dallas to McAllen is just over 500 miles. Texas is a big ass state. No one's done a 4th year at UT RGV yet, but hopefully they don't make you keep coming back because otherwise its going to be a lot of driving.

You should explore if its possible to establish residency in the state because the finances are compelling if its possible to become a Texan.

 

[geodudeserg]

Just remember
(a) There is a real tuition distinction between Texas residents and non-residents
(b) This school has never graduated a class or participated in a match. Obviously every new school goes through this ie. Western, Arizona most recently.
(c) Their geographic location is "unique". You will be flying through Dallas for the next 4 years. I've driven from Dallas to the border myself. I've done Des Moines to Texas a lot. Dallas to McAllen is just over 500 miles. Texas is a big ass state. No one's done a 4th year at UT RGV yet, but hopefully they don't make you keep coming back because otherwise its going to be a lot of driving.

You should explore if its possible to establish residency in the state because the finances are compelling if its possible to become a Texan.

Honestly the non resident tuition is cheaper than the schools I’ve been looking at (DMU, AZ midwestern). The cost of living is so low compared to Phoenix. I’m Mexican and being close to the border and serving a primary Hispanic population is what attracted me to this school. Even with it being a new school I imagine it would still be safe because it is part of the university of Texas system (not from there obv so correct me if I’m wrong). I am okay with driving anywhere especially with all the plane stuff going on

 

[GreenHousePub]

Go where its cheapest. If texas is it, then go there.

 

[SandocSM]

Would it be too late to apply? Just found out about this school and I am very interested.

It's not late to apply; the application is open till March 28th.

 

[Feli]

It's not late to apply; the application is open till March 28th.

This is podiatry.... all are rolling admissions, whether they say so or not. 🙂
They accept until full, accept a few more (to account for ppl who don't matriculate, get into MD/DO, get into dent, or go to a different pod school)...
Then they just start accepting for the following year (and will offer those acceptees current year if too many drop out of current year).