Programs/Hand Surgery (ORS)/Texas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program
Back to ProgramsTexas Institute for Graduate Medical Education and Research (TIGMER) Program
Hand Surgery (ORS)University-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Antonio, TX
4
Positions
$65,768
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2634826026
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H-1B
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 0.00%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 99%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
This fellowship program is one of the oldest hand surgery training programs in the country and has trained over 130 fellows.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$65,768
PGY-1
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2634826026
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/1/2026 - 4/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, August
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 2169263F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 25
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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