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SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
San Antonio, TX(San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA Metro)
59
Positions
#57
Specialty Rank
$67,556
PGY1 Salary
24.2%
IMG %
#57
Surgery Ranking
84th Percentile
Top 16% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404821338
- NRMP Code:
- 1722440P0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 59
- Interviews:
- 100
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 69
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 31.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are a tertiary hospital serving South Texas providing care to an underserved population in an academic hospital, VA hospital, as well as multiple community hospitals. We also offer a PGY4 elective rotation including global health or rural experiences as desired. PGY1 Residents have a dedicated 1-month simulation based technical skills training program.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,556
PGY-1
$70,085
PGY-2
$71,980
PGY-3
$74,888
PGY-4
$78,540
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
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
- 22.8%(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:
- 4404821338
- NRMP Code:
- 1722440P0
- Total Positions:
- 59
- Interviews:
- 100
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jason William Kempenich
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 2/10/2027
- 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:
- 230
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
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1722440P0, 1722440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Eileen M Kleffner
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20PGY-2:12PGY-3:9PGY-4:9PGY-5:9
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 24.2%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 24th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 12.1%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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