Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program
About This Program
TIGMER brings together academic and clinical institutions to provide high-quality community-based postgraduate medical education. The focus is on training new physicians to provide compassionate care, aligning with the mission of social responsibility. Residents train in environments where they are likely to practice in the future, learning under the supervision of outstanding attending physicians who are passionate about teaching.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dhruti B Patel, MD
Texas Institute for GME and Research
Primary Program Contact
Jamie Skinner
TIGMER-San Antonio
Locations
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
7400 Merton Minter Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78284-5799
7615 Kennedy Hill Dr
San Antonio, TX 78235
19138 Us Hwy 28 N
San Antonio, TX 78258
111 Dallas St
San Antonio, TX 78215
4502 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-4493
4402 Vance Jackson Rd
San Antonio, TX 78230
8811 Village Dr
San Antonio, TX 78217
2303 Se Military Dr
San Antonio, TX 78223
3333 Research Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78235
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 24, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 8, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 24, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 7, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20-25 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.