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Program Director Welcome

Welcome to the Mission Regional Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program!

Kristin and Sonya

We are thrilled to welcome you to the inaugural cohort of our Family Medicine Residency Program, which begins in July 2025. Our newly established program is dedicated to providing comprehensive, evidence-based, family-oriented care to our community in South Texas and our border communities in Mexico.

Our program boasts a team of highly trained and engaging faculty, each bringing years of experience in Family Medicine education and unique backgrounds and fellowships. They are committed to offering personalized, resident-focused experiences across various areas, including inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic settings, obstetrics, women’s health, pediatrics, geriatrics, obesity management, and hospital procedural skills with a focus on Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS).

Located at the US-Mexico border, our hospital serves as a multi-center hub for surgical, obstetric, emergent, and inpatient care. The atmosphere within our program and hospital combines the warmth and friendliness of a small hospital environment with the resources of a large facility. As the first Residency Program at Mission Regional, we are committed to upholding our mission of delivering compassionate and high-quality patient care.

The City of Mission offers a vibrant community rich in tradition, blending Texan and Mexican influences. With diverse events, delicious food, and family-friendly activities, the city provides a unique backdrop for your residency. Additionally, our local beach is less than 90 minutes away.

Our program aims to foster progressive autonomy in residents and support innovative approaches to personalized education. We focus on tailoring your residency experience to align with your individual career goals. The diverse patient population and balanced core curriculum, including longitudinal, elective, and rotation experiences, will offer you a solid foundation. As the sole Residency Program at our hospital, you will have the opportunity to choose electives, receive one-on-one education from community faculty and specialists, and shape the culture of resident education.By the end of your residency, you will be well-prepared as a Full-Spectrum Family Medicine Physician, with the opportunity to specialize in your chosen niche.

I am proud to bring together a diverse group of faculty and resident leaders and am excited about the future of our program.
Thank you for your interest!

Sincerely,
Kristan Diaz-Rios, MD, FAAFP
Program Director & Family Medicine Physician
Mission Regional Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program

Contact Us

For general information or questions on our program,
please call 956-598-7020, or email gskloss1@primehealthcare.com