Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
El Paso, TX(Paso, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
23
Positions
#127
Specialty Rank
$61,114
PGY1 Salary
15.8%
IMG %
#127
Surgery Ranking
65th Percentile
Top 35% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404811332
- NRMP Code:
- 1710440C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 23
- Interviews:
- 103
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 78
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,114
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
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 33.9%(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:
- 4404811332
- NRMP Code:
- 1710440C0
- Total Positions:
- 23
- Interviews:
- 103
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sarah K Walker
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 10/30/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/5/2026 - 1/14/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 4
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 240
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:
- 1710440C0, 1710440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University Medical Center of El Paso
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University Medical Center of El Paso
- Contact Person:
- Yesenia Harper
- Contact Email:
- elpasosurgeryresidency@ttuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 12
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 240
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J1
- IMG Percentage
- 15.8%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 20th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 10.5%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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