Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program
About This Program
This trauma informed care program in Southwest Texas is the only academic provider of child and adolescent psychiatry in the region with a diverse group of patient populations, fellows, and faculty. It includes a global and rural psychiatry track. Child neurology rotation is at Texas Children's Hospital partnered with Baylor. All fellows graduate trained in multiple psychotherapeutic modalities such as TF-CBT, FBT-AN, EMDR, and standardized evaluations like the ADOS-2 and ADI-R.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cecilia C De Vargas, MD
Texas Tech Univ HSC Foster Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Beatriz Miranda
Texas Tech Univ HSC Foster Sch of Med
Locations
Texas Tech Univ HSC Foster Sch of Med
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Pgm
4800 Alberta Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
9314 Juanchido Ln
El Paso, TX 79907
2000 Woodrow Bean Transmountain Dr
El Paso, TX 79911
4615 Alameda
El Paso, TX 79905
9600 Sims Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
6400 Delta Dr
El Paso, TX 79905
800 N Mesa
El Paso, TX 79902
4845 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79905
8500 Boeing Dr
El Paso, TX 79925
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Dec 16, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Dec 16, 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
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-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.