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 non-profit, county-owned Level 1 Trauma hospital. Fellows rotate with the transplant team at Las Palmas Medical Center (Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare), El Paso, TX and DaVita Dialysis centers in the community. A culturally diverse binational community, El Paso ranked #1 city to live in with over 600,000 population in the 2026-2027 US News and World Report listings
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Fernanda Payan Schober, 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
Department of Internal Medicine MSC 4107
130 Rick Francis St
El Paso, TX 79905-2841
4800 Alberta Ave
El Paso, TX 79905-2709
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
Data not provided by program
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 5
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.