Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program
Radiology-DiagnosticCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
El Paso, TX(El Paso, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#180
Specialty Rank
$63,109
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#180
Radiology-Diagnostic Ranking
9th Percentile
Top 91% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4204812257
- NRMP Code:
- 1710420A0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 9
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is located on a world-class, multi-cultural medical health education campus serving a largely low-income community with a variety of health issues. Being close to the border brings in cases not common to other communities within the USA. The residents have the opportunity to apply to the Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology pathway integrated within the residency program during their PGY3 then matching into prestigious fellowships.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$63,109
PGY-1
$63,109
PGY-2
$65,099
PGY-3
$67,092
PGY-4
$69,084
PGY-5
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:Available, Not 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):Available, Not 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
- 32.8%
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:
- 4204812257
- NRMP Code:
- 1710420A0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 48
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jesus Rafael Diaz
- Email:
- jesus.diaz@ttuhsc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/8/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1710420A0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center of El Paso
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center of El Paso
- Contact Person:
- Terri Brashear
- Contact Email:
- mterri.brashear@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
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 25.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 42nd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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