Program: UT San Antonio
# of available spots: 5
# of applicants on IV day: 10-12
# of applicants interviewed: appox 50-60
Clinical/Research opportunities: it is mainly a clinical program; however, there are opportunities for clinical and basic science research. The inpt consultation months are divided between the 2 yeas.
Facilities: UniversityHospital( medical center) and VA with couple outpt dialysis units.
PD: The program director is an old guy. the associate PD is the one who is running the show. He was quite nice and seemed to be very dedicated to clinical education of the fellows.
Training: it is busy training, but there is plenty of fellows. Always 2 fellows on acute consultation service at the UniversityHospital, which makes it very smooth and easy. There is good transplant exposure. Calls divided almost equally between 1st and 2nd year. Acceptable consult and transplant census. The downside, there is no enough PD exposure, and you need some Spanish speaking skills.
Location: sunny and warm, Cost of living is very reasonable. Many good condos and apts close to the medical center.
Overall Impression: Very nice program, mainly clinical, with good research opportunities, if you are interested. The fellows seem happy; most of them go to private practice. The weather is great if you like the sun.