Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program
About This Program
Located on the U.S. Mexico border, our unopposed program offers broad-spectrum training in a high-volume, underserved setting. Residents gain exceptional procedural experience, strong women's health exposure, and flexible electives that support individualized career goals. Graduates leave confident, compassionate, and ready to serve anywhere.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Maria Antonietta Garcia, MD, MD
Texas Inst for Graduate Med Education
Primary Program Contact
Lulu Castaneda, BA
Texas Inst for Graduate Med Education
Locations
Texas Inst for Graduate Med Education
Tower B Ste 680
1700 E Saunders St
Laredo, TX 78041
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
1515 Pappas St
Laredo, TX 78041
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20-25 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.