Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program
About This Program
Amid the cultural and clinical complexity of a West Texas border community, we offer rigorous training in correctional psychiatry and forensic evaluation for a diverse population, including juveniles. Fellows work with the state hospital, local mental health authority, correctional facilities, and multiple government agencies. They engage in research and teaching, and they participate in the TX Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship Collaborative to include statewide expert-led didactics and networking.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Patricia Ortiz, MD
TTUHSC El Paso Dept of Psychiatry
Primary Program Contact
Valeria Diaz
TTUHSC El Paso Dept of Psychiatry
Locations
TTUHSC El Paso Dept of Psychiatry
Msc 41026
130 Rick Francis St
El Paso, TX 79905-2841
6400 Delta Dr
El Paso, TX 79905
4615 Alameda
El Paso, TX 79905
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
Data not provided by program
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
Sep 26, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 11, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Sep 30, 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
- Dental insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 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.