Internal MedicineCommunity-based

HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program

Internal Medicine residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol.

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About HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program

ACGME code
1404800900
Program director
Kuljot Bansi
Location
El Paso, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
12
First-year spots
Applicants
1,104
Latest cycle
Interview rate
16.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
59%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program is a community-based Internal Medicine residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol. It offers 12 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,104 applications and invited about 16.5% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 59% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care tracks.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
12
Interview rate
16.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates26%
  • US IMGs47%
  • Non-US IMGs12%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men62%
  • White32%
  • Asian29%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino44%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Kuljot Bansi
Program coordinator
Brenda Fuentes
Coordinator phone
(915) 521-1677
Program phone
(847) 890-3737
Sponsoring institution
HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol

10301 Gateway Blvd W El Paso, TX 79925 Open in Google Maps

HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program: frequently asked questions

Does HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program sponsor visas?

HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol 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 HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program IMG-friendly?

About 59% of residents at HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program offer?

HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program offers 12 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 12 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program?

HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program received 1,104 applications and interviewed about 16.5% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program located?

HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program is located at 10301 Gateway Blvd W El Paso, TX 79925. Its sponsoring institution is HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol.

Who is the program director of HCA Healthcare Las Palmas Del Sol Program?

The program director is Kuljot Bansi. The program coordinator, Brenda Fuentes, is the usual contact for application questions.

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