Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program
PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Antonio, TX(San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA Metro)
48
Positions
#312
Specialty Rank
$60,000
PGY1 Salary
2.3%
IMG %
#312
Psychiatry Ranking
2nd Percentile
Top 98% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4004800304
- NRMP Code:
- 2169400C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 104
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 214
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UIW Psychiatry is a dynamic program aimed at training residents in community based psychiatry. We have a strong emphasis on treating unfunded and underserved populations. We also place residents in private practice settings with highly successful psychiatrists to give them a balanced education.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$60,000
PGY-1
$61,500
PGY-2
$63,000
PGY-3
$64,500
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
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
- 25.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- 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:
- 4004800304
- NRMP Code:
- 2169400C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 48
- Interviews:
- 104
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jason C Miller
- Email:
- laquinta@uiwtx.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 10/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/26/2026 - 1/4/2027
- 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:
- 2169400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)
- Contact Person:
- Betty Moya
- Contact Email:
- bamoya@uiwtx.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12PGY-2:12PGY-3:12PGY-4:12
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
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 2.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 4th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 86.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
Rankings & Reputation
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