Programs/Orthopaedic surgery/William Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University (El Paso) Program
Back to ProgramsWilliam Beaumont Army Medical Center/Texas Tech University (El Paso) Program
Orthopaedic surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
El Paso, TX(El Paso, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
25
Positions
#100
Specialty Rank
$57,606
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#100
Orthopaedic surgery Ranking
52nd Percentile
Top 48% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604821198
- NRMP Code:
- 1717260C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 25
Contact Information
Elizabeth Marie Polfer
Program Director
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 195
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 11/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 19
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 21.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 55%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$57,606
PGY-1
$59,486
PGY-2
$61,362
PGY-3
$63,241
PGY-4
$65,118
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance: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
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
- 35.9%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2604821198
- NRMP Code:
- 1717260C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 25
- Interviews:
- 25
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Elizabeth Marie Polfer
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Video Interviews:
- Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- Yes
- Step 2 Required:
- Yes
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 195
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 195
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:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1717260C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- William Beaumont Army Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Vanessa Aguirre
- Contact Email:
- agu22341@ttuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:5PGY-4:5PGY-5:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 195
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.0%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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