ID: 1204800723
Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER)/Laredo Medical Center Program
Laredo, TX
Data Last updated: 2/19/2026
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Overview
Overview

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.
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Program best described as
Community-based
Primary Teaching Site
Laredo Medical Center
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1, Negotiable
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Maria Antonietta Garcia MD, MD
Texas Inst for Graduate Med Education
Tower B Ste 680
1700 E Saunders St
Laredo, TX 78041
Tel:
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]
Person to contact for more information about the program: Lulu Castaneda
Texas Inst for Graduate Med Education
Tower B Ste 680
1700 E Saunders St
Laredo, TX 78041
Tel: (956) 796-4921
Fax: (956) 769-4933
E-mail: [email protected]
Survey Received: 2/9/2026

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Location

Texas Inst for Graduate Med Education
Tower B Ste 680
1700 E Saunders St
Laredo, TX 78041

Participant(s)

Laredo Medical Center
1700 E Saunders St
Laredo, TX 78041

Gateway Community Health Center
1515 Pappas St
Laredo, TX 78041