Programs/Emergency Medicine/University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program
Back to ProgramsUniversity of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program
Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Antonio, TX(San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA Metro)
39
Positions
#107
Specialty Rank
$67,556
PGY1 Salary
2.8%
IMG %
#107
Emergency Medicine Ranking
63rd Percentile
Top 37% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104800214
- NRMP Code:
- 1722110C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 220
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.4
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 57
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 26
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 23
- Female Faculty:
- 29.4%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are about providing great medical care in whatever environment we may find ourselves to those in great need. We believe in training in low-resource settings, so that graduates will be able to provide excellent care in challenging environments. As a city with a strong Hispanic and multicultural history, we approach everything in our department from our motto: TACOS (Teamwork, Accountability, Compassion, Opportunity, Service)
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- 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
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
1 weeks
Salary Progression
$67,556
PGY-1
$70,085
PGY-2
$71,980
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 97(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $293K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $37K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.8%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 41K
- Median Age
- 32 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.16
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
87°F
Winter
62°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
36"
Humidity
57%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
12.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
47
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1104800214
- NRMP Code:
- 1722110C0
- Total Positions:
- 39
- Interviews:
- 220
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christopher James Gelabert
- Email:
- gelabert@uthscsa.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/4/2026 - 1/6/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1722110C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Melissa A Villanueva
- Contact Email:
- villanuevam5@uthscsa.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 13
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:13PGY-2:13PGY-3:13
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 2.8%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 47.2%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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