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University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program

Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Antonio, TX(San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA Metro)
35
Positions
#42
Specialty Rank
$65,589
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#42
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
80th Percentile
Top 20% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2604831095
NRMP Code:
1722260C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
35
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
72
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
0.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
26
Non-Physician Staff:
1
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
12%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$65,589
PGY-1
$68,044
PGY-2
$69,884
PGY-3
$72,707
PGY-4
$76,253
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
San Antonio, TX
Metropolitan Area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
97(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$293K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.3K/mo
Median Household Income
$37K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
23.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
41K
Median Age
32 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.16
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
87°F
Winter
62°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
36"
Humidity
57%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.77
Restaurant Meal
12.72
Gas (per gallon)
$3.82
Gym Membership
47

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,589
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$67,618
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2604831095
NRMP Code:
1722260C0YOG
Total Positions:
35
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Ryan Adam Rose
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/4/2026 - 11/1/2026
Interview Period:
12/4/2025 - 1/17/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
225

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1722260C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
University Hospital
Contact Person:
Lashun Matthews
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7
PGY-4:7
PGY-5:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
5.9%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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