Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso.
See how you matchAbout Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program
- ACGME code
- 1204811309
- Program director
- Katherine Hartl
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 8
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 562
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 32.7%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 34%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is a university Based Family Medicine residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 562 applications and invited about 32.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 34% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 67 hours a week in their first year.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 8
- Interview rate
- 32.7%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates42%
- US DO graduates25%
- US IMGs21%
- Non-US IMGs13%
Demographics
- Women63%
- Men38%
- White25%
- Asian21%
- Black or African American13%
- Hispanic or Latino50%
- American Indian or Alaska Native4%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Katherine Hartl
- Program coordinator
- Norma Noriega
- Coordinator phone
- (915) 215-4266
- Program phone
- (915) 215-5510
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Texas Tech University HSC El Paso
9849 Kenworthy Street El Paso, TX 79924 Open in Google Maps
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program: frequently asked questions
Does Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program sponsor visas?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.
Is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program IMG-friendly?
About 34% of residents at Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.
How many residency positions does Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program offer?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program received 562 applications and interviewed about 32.7% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program located?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is located at 9849 Kenworthy Street El Paso, TX 79924. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso.
Who is the program director of Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program?
The program director is Katherine Hartl. The program coordinator, Norma Noriega, is the usual contact for application questions.