Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program
About This Program
Located on the US-Mexico border, Texas Tech Health serves a predominantly Hispanic population. University Medical Center El Paso is a county-owned Level 1 Trauma center. The Center for Diagnostic and Advanced Endoscopy is a regional referral center for West Texas and Southern New Mexico. Texas Tech Health is currently an NIDDK Gastroparesis Clinical Research Consortium site. El Paso is a binational culturally diverse community ranked #1 city to live in the 2026-2027 US News and World Report rank
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Marc J Zuckerman, MD
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ce
Primary Program Contact
Joanne T D'Amico
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ce
Locations
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ce
Internal Medicine Mail Stop 41007
130 Rick Francis St
El Paso, TX 79905-2841
4800 Alberta Ave
El Paso, TX 79905-2709
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-9002
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.