Residency

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

San Antonio, Texas
Program website
Accepts J-1
IMG requirements · stated by the program
  • ECFMG certification required by interview/rank
    “No, you do not have to be ECFMG certified to apply, but you need to be certified by match day.”
  • Accepts graduates within 5 years of graduation
    “Applicants who graduated more than 5 years ago are generally less likely to successfully match in our program.”
  • US clinical experience not required
    “While US clinical experience is not an absolute requirement, it is highly encouraged.”
per lsom.uthscsa.edu ↗
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $67,556 PGY-2 $70,085 PGY-3 $71,980
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes Health insurance Institution & Resident Share Cost Paid leave 49 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 62 Longest shift (Y1) 16 hrs Night float Yes Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents 10.7% (2025 survey) DO 19.6% US-MD 69.6% Total positions 111 Interviews per spot ~7 Faculty:resident 1.0 Setting University-based NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No USMLE first attempt required Yes Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes Recommendation letters 2–4 Required letters Standardized Applies via ERAS Yes
Accepted activity during gaps Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional Tracks Primary care, Academic Preliminary positions Offered Starts July Applications open 2026-09-24 Interviews begin 2025-11-03
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance

From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.