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Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program

Laredo, Texas

ACGME ID1204800723
Program Code2169120C1
NRMP Code2169120C1

Located on the U.S. Mexico border, our unopposed program offers broad-spectrum training in a high-volume, underserved setting. Residents gain exceptio

Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

8

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

65

Year 1 Seats

8

Interviews Last Year

65
41%

Interview Ratio

8.1

% US MD

4.8

% IMG

76.2
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Application Criteria

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USMLE Step 1 Required (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK Required (IMG)

Yes

Graduation Year Requirement

5

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Interviews Last Year

65

Interview to Seat Ratio

8.1

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
209
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

PGY-1
$60,000
PGY-2
$61,500
PGY-3
$63,000

Signal Data

Interview invite rates by applicant signal type

Step 2 CK (All Invited)

215-247

Silver Signal → Invite

26%

Gold Signal → Invite

24%

No Signal → Invite

72%

US IMG → Invite

3%

Non-US IMG → Invite

0%

Highlights

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Program Type

Community-based

Year 1 Size

8

Year 2 Size

9

Year 3 Size

8

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

25

Accredited Length

3

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.3

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

45

Contact Details

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Contact Person

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Program Director

Director Email

Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based

Program Code

2169120C1

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

5

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

8

Year 2 Program Size

9

Year 3 Program Size

8

% IMG Residents

76.2 %

% US MD Residents

4.8 %

% DO Residents

19 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

3 yrs

Total Positions

25

Total Physician Faculty

7

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.3

Night Float

No

Night Float (PGY-1)

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Compensation & Leaves

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Year 1 Compensation

60000

Year 2 Compensation

61500

Year 3 Compensation

63000

PGY-1 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-2 Vacation Days

20 days

PGY-3 Vacation Days

25 days

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

45 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

24 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

2

Medical Insurance

Available, Not Paid By Institution

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Interviews Conducted Last Year

65

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

4

NRMP Codes

2169120C1

Start Dates

July | Negotiable

Chair Letter Required

No

Faculty Letter Required

No

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US or outside the US

Contact Person

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Contact Person Name

Contact Person Phone

Contact Person Email

Contact Information

Expanded data points from the residency profile

Program Director Name

Director Degrees

Program Director Email ID

Web Address

Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Laredo Medical Center

Sponsor Institution

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)

Primary Institution

Laredo Medical Center

Participant Institutions

Laredo Medical Center | Gateway Community Health Center

Annual Hospital Admissions

12651

Annual ED Visits

36647

Program Offerings

Benefits, perks, and curriculum offerings for residents

Additional Benefits

Free parkingOn-call meal allowanceiPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Residency Programs by Year

Quota vs Filled positions over the years

PGY-1 Residents

Country-wise distribution and profile cards

Bangladesh 1

Sharmi Barua, MD

Chittagong Med Coll & Hospital

Chattogram, Bangladesh

Caribbean 1

Fariha Ismail, MD

Windsor University SOM

Cayon, Caribbean

Mexico 2

Jorge Juarez, MD

UA Guadalajara

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Elaine Song, MD

Universidad de Monterrey

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

India 1

Amanpreet Kaur, MD

Bharati Vidyapeeth Med Coll & Hospital

Pune, Maharashtra, India

USA 3

Eddie Oviedo, DO

LECOM Bradenton

Bradenton, Florida, USA

Uyen Nhi Phan, DO

Edward Via COM

Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

Richard Seales, DO

PCOM Auburn

Auburn, Alabama, USA
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