Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso.
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- ACGME code
- 2604800003
- Program director
- Rajiv Rajani
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 3
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 197
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 18.8%
- Of applicants invited
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 197 applications and invited about 18.8% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Orthopaedic Surgery programs, which interview about 16.2% of applicants.
The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 70 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 scores of interviewed applicants
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 3
- Interview rate
- 18.8%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Contact and location
- Program director
- Rajiv Rajani
- Program coordinator
- Lorena Juarez
- Coordinator phone
- (915) 215-5818
- Program phone
- (915) 215-5419
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Texas Tech University HSC El Paso
4801 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.
How many residency positions does Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program offer?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program offers 3 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program received 197 applications and interviewed about 18.8% of applicants. The typical Orthopaedic Surgery program interviews about 16.2%.
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 score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program located?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is located at 4801 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 Rajiv Rajani. The program coordinator, Lorena Juarez, is the usual contact for application questions.