Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program
About This Program
Excellent opportunities to enhance teaching skills during the residency due to close collaboration with medical students of Paul Foster School of Medicine. -Unique experience on forensic psychiatry starting as PGY1 with practical experiences in legal document writing and testifying in court. Assistant County Attorney is part of the teaching experience.-Education, research, child and adolescent and forensic tracks are offered during the residency. -Experience offering psychiatric care to the shel
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Silvina B Tonarelli, MD
Texas Tech Univ HSC El Paso
Primary Program Contact
Deborah Saenz
Texas Tech Univ HSC El Paso
Locations
Texas Tech Univ HSC El Paso
Psychiatry Pgm
5001 El Paso Dr
El Paso, TX 79905
4815 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79998
4615 Alameda
El Paso, TX 79905
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- 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
Open House
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)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15-20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.