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Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Laredo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER).

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About Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program

ACGME code
1404800898
Program director
Hector Santos
Location
Laredo, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
879
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
78%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Laredo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER). It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 879 applications and invited about 14.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 78% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 56 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs43%
  • Non-US IMGs35%

Demographics

  • Women26%
  • Men74%
  • White17%
  • Asian26%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino70%

Contact and location

Program director
Hector Santos
Program coordinator
Nora Galvan
Coordinator phone
(956) 796-4935
Program phone
(956) 796-5000
Sponsoring institution
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)

LMC Residency Programs 1700 E. Saunders St., Ste B680 Laredo, TX 78041 Open in Google Maps

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program: frequently asked questions

Does Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program sponsor visas?

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo 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 Program IMG-friendly?

About 78% of residents at Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program offer?

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program offers 9 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program?

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program received 879 applications and interviewed about 14.8% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program located?

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Laredo Program is located at LMC Residency Programs 1700 E. Saunders St., Ste B680 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 Program?

The program director is Hector Santos. The program coordinator, Nora Galvan, is the usual contact for application questions.

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