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

Internal Medicine residency program in San Antonio, 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) Program

ACGME code
1404800904
Program director
Dhruti Patel
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
18
First-year spots
Applicants
1,238
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
65%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in San Antonio, Texas, sponsored by Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER). It offers 18 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,238 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 65% 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 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and rural 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
18
Interview rate
14.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates7%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs49%
  • Non-US IMGs16%

Demographics

  • Women37%
  • Men63%
  • White23%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino44%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Dhruti Patel
Program coordinator
Jamie Skinner
Coordinator phone
(210) 283-6438
Program phone
(214) 621-7351
Sponsoring institution
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)

7615 Kennedy Hill, Bldg 1 San Antonio, TX 78235 Open in Google Maps

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

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

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

About 65% of residents at Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) 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) Program offer?

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program offers 18 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.

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

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program received 1,238 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) 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) 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) Program located?

Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program is located at 7615 Kennedy Hill, Bldg 1 San Antonio, TX 78235. 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) Program?

The program director is Dhruti Patel. The program coordinator, Jamie Skinner, is the usual contact for application questions.

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