Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program
About This Program
This fellowship program is one of the oldest hand surgery training programs in the country and has trained over 130 fellows.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
David W Person, MD
The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of S
Primary Program Contact
Tina Brzezinski
The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of S
Locations
The Hand and Upper Extremity Center of S
Ste 248
21 Spurs Ln
San Antonio, TX 78240-1671
4301 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209
7700 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
21 Spurs Lane
San Antonio, TX 78240
4411 Medical Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
8026 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Dental insurance
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Salary Compensation
PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.