Programs/Internal Medicine/Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program
Back to ProgramsTexas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
San Antonio, TX(San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area Metro)
45
Positions
$60,000
PGY1 Salary
54.5%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404800904
- NRMP Code:
- 2169140C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 43
- Female Faculty:
- 37.2%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
TIGMER brings together academic and clinical institutions to provide high-quality community-based postgraduate medical education. The focus is on training new physicians to provide compassionate care, aligning with the mission of social responsibility. Residents train in environments where they are likely to practice in the future, learning under the supervision of outstanding attending physicians who are passionate about teaching.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$60,000
PGY-1
$61,500
PGY-2
$63,000
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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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
- 25.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- 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:
- 1404800904
- NRMP Code:
- 2169140C0
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Dhruti B Patel
- Email:
- dhpatel1@uiwtx.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 9/24/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/7/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
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:
- 2169140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Jamie Skinner
- Contact Email:
- jrskinne@uiwtx.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 15
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:15PGY-2:15PGY-3:15
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 54.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 40.9%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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