Professional careers at Edinburg Regional Medical Center and McAllen Medical Center offer the opportunity to experience the Rio Grande Valley culture. Edinburg, the Gateway City, combines metropolitan amenities with a more spacious, less hurried lifestyle.

Both cities have a variety of housing options, including apartments, condominiums, older homes and custom built houses, all of which represent excellent value. The proximity of the University of Texas Pan American promotes a vital cultural life highlighted by a symphony, theater and a nationally recognized heritage museum.

The UTPA Broncs play in NCAA Division I basketball, and the area features all the active recreation you could want: a municipal water park for children; eight golf courses; sunning, sailing and fishing at South Padre Island; wildlife preserves and deer-inhabited ranchlands. The Gladys Porter Zoo, just an hour away feature endangered species and is ranked among the nation's top ten zoos.
 
Edinburg and McAllen schools are among the most respected in South Texas. An extensive curriculum emphasizes sound basic skills along with a variety of creative learning activities. A branch of the South Texas School District, located in Edinburg, provides specialized programs for career-focused students. Students also benefit from their proximity to the University of Texas Pan American with its extensive resources and academic influence.

Political Structure
Only 10 minutes apart by car, Edinburg and McAllen have a commissioner-manager form of government in which the mayor and elected commissioners serve as the legislative body.  Edinburg has four elected commissioners that serve, while McAllen has six.

Business/Economy
The city economies combine a strong, yet diverse, infrastructure with a dynamic approach to growth and development. Trade and industry benefit from an expanding relationship with Mexico. An irrigation system has transformed desert into oasis, creating a "magic" land where crops are produced year round.

Both cities offer excellent transportation systems. Their gateway location on the northern edge of the Rio Grande Valley affords easy access to a highway system that stretches from the Canadian border to Mexico's northernmost tourist attractions. Reynosa, Monterey, Saltillo and other centers are all close by.
 
Education
There is a diverse selection of public and private elementary and high schools. The University of Texas Pan American, located in Edinburg, is a respected educational institution and a cultural center that enriches the life of the community as a whole. South Texas Community College and Texas State Technical College round out the educational picture with a broad selection of technical and academic degree programs. Within a 150-mile radius of McAllen, there are 15 institutions of higher learning, which include vocational schools and universities.

Culture
The communities celebrate their Mexican-American heritage with flair. Cultural activities and festivals are joyous and frequent, celebrating everything from fruit crops to the first signs of spring. The people are proud, friendly, enthusiastic and warm.

Communications
Edinburg and McAllen are well placed in the various communication networks that unite the people and communities of America. Cable television, five local television stations, seven AM and 10 FM radio stations, daily and weekly newspapers serve the informational needs of residents..

Gateway to Progress
Edinburg and McAllen provide a threshold of opportunity for healthcare professionals. Edinburg Regional Medical Center and McAllen Medical Center are community institutions that have served generations with compassion. They are advanced medical complexes that attract physicians and nurses who want to practice in an environment of excellence.

The cities and medical centers reflect a lifestyle that is associated with traditional values. Rich history and cherished folkways are enhanced by growth and contemporary awareness. The people of Edinburg and McAllen can enjoy full lives enriched with great art, music, theater, sports and community activities!

For a rewarding and profitable professional move, the best time is now, and the best places to move to are Edinburg and McAllen.

South Texas Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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