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

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

Jason William Kempenich
Program Director

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

0

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

City & State
San Antonio, TX
Metropolitan Area
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

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

Nominal Salary
$67,556
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$69,645
Value Rating
Good
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
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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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-1:20
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:9
PGY-4:9
PGY-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

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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