Programs/Family Medicine/Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program
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Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Laredo, TX(Laredo, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
24
Positions
#645
Specialty Rank
$59,000
PGY1 Salary
76.2%
IMG %
#645
Family Medicine Ranking
16th Percentile
Top 84% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204800723
- NRMP Code:
- 2169120C1DO
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 75
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 45
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our continuity clinic is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), therefore time in residency applies to loan forgiveness programs. Masters of Public Health degree available at no cost. Employment opportunities following residency are available.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
4 weeks
Salary Progression
$59,000
PGY-1
$60,500
PGY-2
$62,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 89(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $348K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $64K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.9%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 147K
- Median Age
- 44 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.49
- Poverty Rate
- 9.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
69%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1204800723
- NRMP Code:
- 2169120C1DO
- Total Positions:
- 24
- Interviews:
- 75
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Maria Antonietta Garcia
- Email:
- magarc43@uiwtx.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/9/2025 - 12/18/2025
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 209
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2169120C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Laredo Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Laredo Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Valeria Lopez Gomez
- Contact Email:
- valopez5@uiwtx.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:9PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 76.2%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 33rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 19.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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