Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program
Pathology-anatomic and clinicalUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
El Paso, TX(El Paso, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#137
Specialty Rank
$57,606
PGY1 Salary
40.0%
IMG %
#137
Pathology-anatomic and clinical Ranking
4th Percentile
Top 96% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3004800001
- NRMP Code:
- 1710300C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 12
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Welcome to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) Pathology Residency Program. Our robust faculty includes combined AP and CP board-certified pathologists, in addition to pathologists with fellowship in various subspecialties. Please check our website for detailed information.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$57,606
PGY-1
$59,842
PGY-2
$61,362
PGY-3
$63,241
PGY-4
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
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:
- 3004800001
- NRMP Code:
- 1710300C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Mohamad N Hakim
- Email:
- Nawar.Hakim@ttuhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/26/2025 - 12/12/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/17/2025 - 1/23/2026
- 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:
- 196
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 1710300C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center of El Paso
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center of El Paso
- Contact Person:
- Margarita Gonzalez
- Contact Email:
- margarita.gonzalez@ttuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 40.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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