Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
San Antonio, TX(San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA Metro)
20
Positions
#347
Specialty Rank
$60,154
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#347
Surgery Ranking
3rd Percentile
Top 97% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800005
- NRMP Code:
- 1535440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 21
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Methodist Healthcare and it's participating sites are home to the largest multi-specialty robotic surgery programs in South Texas. As a leader in robotic surgery, Methodist Healthcare sites apply the most advanced robotic surgical platform on the market, offering our patients outstanding outcomes and superior care. Equipped with state-of-the-art resources and an established teaching faculty, our residents will receive a robust operative experience and education.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$60,154
PGY-1
$62,254
PGY-2
$64,438
PGY-3
$67,662
PGY-4
$70,699
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 25.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- 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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800005
- NRMP Code:
- 1535440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Travis L Holloway
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 12/4/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/9/2026 - 1/4/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1535440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Methodist Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Methodist Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Elaine Zamarripa
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 71.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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