PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

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

Psychiatry 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
4004800304
Program director
Melissa Deuter
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
558
Latest cycle
Interview rate
20.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
2%
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 Psychiatry residency program in San Antonio, Texas, sponsored by Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER). It offers 12 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 558 applications and invited about 20.3% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 2% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 40 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
20.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates10%
  • US DO graduates88%
  • US IMGs2%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women62%
  • Men38%
  • White38%
  • Asian38%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino24%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native2%
  • Other5%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Deuter
Program coordinator
Betty Moya
Coordinator phone
(210) 890-4243
Program phone
(210) 314-4564
Sponsoring institution
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)

4301 Broadway CPO 121 San Antonio, TX 78209 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 2% of residents at Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 12 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 12 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 558 applications and interviewed about 20.3% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 4301 Broadway CPO 121 San Antonio, TX 78209. 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 Melissa Deuter. The program coordinator, Betty Moya, is the usual contact for application questions.