Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
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.
Total Program Size
20
12
9
9
9
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1722440P0
1722440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
100
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4404821338
Beeper or Home Call
0
9
37
31
49
Program Director
First Name
Jason
Middle Name
William
Last Name
Kempenich
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Texas HSC San Antonio
Dept of Surgery MC 7742
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-98.575307 29.504758)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Eileen
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Kleffner
Address
Univ of Texas HSC San Antonio
Dept of Surgery MC 7742
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-98.575307 29.504758)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
63.60
% IMG
24.20
% DO
12.10
% Female
60.60
% Male
39.40
Total Physician
69
Total Non Physician
16
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
31.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 12 | ||
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $67,556 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $70,085 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $71,980 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $74,888 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 5 | $78,540 | 15 | 10 |
Total Positions
59
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://uthscsa.edu/medicine/sites/medicine/files/2022-11/2_4.02.02_4_leave_policy.pdf
First Year Positions
20
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
On
Military Match
On
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On