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

San Antonio, Texas

ACGME ID4004800304
Program Code2169400C0
NRMP Code2169400C0

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

12

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Interviews Last Year

104

Application Deadline

October 3, 2025

Year 1 Seats

12

Interviews Last Year

104
43%

Interview Ratio

8.7

% US MD

11.4

% IMG

2.3
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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

1

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Interviews Last Year

104

Interview to Seat Ratio

8.7

USMLE Requirements

Minimum USMLE requirements for IMG applicants

USMLE Step 1 (IMG)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG)

Yes

Minimum USMLE Scores

Step 1
196
Step 2 CK
214

Compensation Trend

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

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Program Type

Community-based university affiliated

Year 1 Size

12

Year 2 Size

12

Year 3 Size

12

Application Deadline

October 3, 2025

Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Night Float

No

Moonlighting Allowed

Yes

Total Positions

48

Accredited Length

4

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.1

Avg Hours/Week (PGY-1)

40

Contact Details

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Program Participation & Visa Status

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Program Best Described As

Community-based university affiliated

Program Code

2169400C0

USMLE Step 1 (IMG Required)

Yes

USMLE Step 2 CK (IMG Required)

Yes

Year Of Graduation Limit

1

Characteristics

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Year 1 Program Size

12

Year 2 Program Size

12

Year 3 Program Size

12

% IMG Residents

2.3 %

% US MD Residents

11.4 %

% DO Residents

86.4 %

Accredited Length (yrs)

4 yrs

Total Positions

48

Total Physician Faculty

4

Faculty:Resident Ratio

0.1

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)

40 hrs

Max Consecutive Hours (PGY-1)

12 hrs

Avg 24hr Off-Duty Periods/Week

2

Medical Insurance

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Application Information

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Offers Preliminary Positions

No

Application Deadline

October 3, 2025

Interviews Conducted Last Year

104

Min Letters of Recommendation

3

Max Letters of Recommendation

3

NRMP Codes

2169400C0

Interview Period (2025–26)

2025-10-28 to 2026-01-02

Interview Period (2026–27)

2026-10-26 to 2027-01-04

Start Dates

July

Chair Letter Required

Yes

Faculty Letter Required

Yes

Specialty Letter Required

No

Grad Year Limit N/A

No

Medical Education Gap Policy

Clinical experience in the US

Contact Person

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Contact Information

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Program Director Name

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Program Location

Teaching Site

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Primary Teaching Site

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)

Sponsor Institution

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)

Primary Institution

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)

Participant Institutions

South Texas Veterans Healthcare System-Audie L Murphy Division | Clinical Trials of Texas Inc | Chris Ticknor MD-Psychiatry Office

Program Offerings

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Additional Benefits

Free parking

Resident / Fellow Curriculum

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

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