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Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program

Family MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
El Paso, TX(El Paso, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#345
Specialty Rank
$56,650
PGY1 Salary
93.8%
IMG %
#345
Family Medicine Ranking
55th Percentile
Top 45% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204800727
NRMP Code:
1710120C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
112

Contact Information

Anthony Peter Catinella
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
- YOG C

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
5
Faculty Ratio:
0.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
5
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
100%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
23%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Border medicine in El Paso TX with Juarez MX; bordering New Mexico.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal mentoring program
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to develop teaching skills
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$56,650
PGY-1
$58,350
PGY-2
$60,100
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
El Paso, TX
Metropolitan Area
El Paso, TX Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
109(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$394K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.7K/mo
Median Household Income
$59K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
36.5%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
Median Age
34 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.24
Poverty Rate
24.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
99°F
Winter
74°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
59%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.50
Restaurant Meal
12
Gas (per gallon)
$3.60
Gym Membership
45

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$56,650
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$51,972
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1204800727
NRMP Code:
1710120C1
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
112
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Anthony Peter Catinella
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
200
Min Step 2 Score:
215

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1710120C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Hospitals of Providence (THOP)-Transmountain
Primary Teaching Site:
Hospitals of Providence (THOP)-Transmountain
Contact Person:
Alejandra Lujan

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
15
Unpaid Leave Days:
75

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
215
Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
93.8%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
6.2%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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