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PediatricsUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Antonio, TX(San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA Metro)
45
Positions
#71
Specialty Rank
$67,556
PGY1 Salary
4.5%
IMG %
#71
Pediatrics Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204821235
- NRMP Code:
- 1722320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 163
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 48
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 15
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.9
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 142
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 32
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 64.2%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UT Health San Antonio Pediatrics is dedicated to fostering an environment where you will thrive, combining a top-notch education with hands-on experience. From our experienced and supportive faculty to our large patient population, every aspect of our training is designed to prepare you for a successful career in Pediatrics. We invite you to explore our website & Instagram (@UTHealthSAPeds) and discover why our program is nationally recognized for developing incredible pediatricians and fellows!
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal 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
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
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:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health: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:
- 3204821235
- NRMP Code:
- 1722320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 45
- Interviews:
- 163
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michelle Marie Arandes
- Email:
- alexanderk@uthscsa.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 2/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/6/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1722320P0, 1722320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Kelly M Gallegos
- Contact Email:
- alexanderk@uthscsa.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
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.5%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 34.1%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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