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Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program

Neurology residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso.

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About Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program

ACGME code
1804800168
Program director
Paisith Piriyawat
Location
El Paso, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
496
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 496 applications and invited about 11.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed11%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed18%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed7%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
11.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates19%
  • US DO graduates31%
  • US IMGs44%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women38%
  • Men63%
  • White13%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino31%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Paisith Piriyawat
Program coordinator
Marcela Guerrero
Coordinator phone
(915) 215-5915
Program phone
(915) 215-5556
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso

4800 Alberta Ave El Paso, TX 79905 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 50% 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 Neurology program has 20% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program offer?

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program offers 4 first-year Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program?

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program received 496 applications and interviewed about 11.1% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

Do program signals help at Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program?

Applicants who sent Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 11%.

Where is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program located?

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is located at 4800 Alberta Ave El Paso, TX 79905. 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 Paisith Piriyawat. The program coordinator, Marcela Guerrero, is the usual contact for application questions.

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