Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Laredo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER).
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- ACGME code
- 1204800723
- Program director
- Maria Garcia
- Location
- Laredo, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 599
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 23.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 71%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program is a community-based Family Medicine residency program in Laredo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER). It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 599 applications and invited about 23.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 71% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 45 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 23.5%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates4%
- US DO graduates25%
- US IMGs42%
- Non-US IMGs29%
Demographics
- Women58%
- Men42%
- White33%
- Asian33%
- Black or African American4%
- Hispanic or Latino46%
- American Indian or Alaska Native4%
- Other4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Maria Garcia
- Program coordinator
- Lourdes Castaneda
- Coordinator phone
- (956) 796-4921
- Program phone
- (956) 334-4659
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)
1700 East Saunders Tower B, Suite 680 Laredo, TX 78041 Open in Google Maps
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions
Does Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program sponsor visas?
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?
About 71% of residents at Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program offer?
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program?
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program received 599 applications and interviewed about 23.5% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program located?
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program is located at 1700 East Saunders Tower B, Suite 680 Laredo, TX 78041. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER).
Who is the program director of Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program?
The program director is Maria Garcia. The program coordinator, Lourdes Castaneda, is the usual contact for application questions.