Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalCommunity-based university affiliated

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso.

ACGME code
3004800001
Program director
Roberto Gamez
Location
El Paso, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
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About Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program

Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
441
Latest cycle
IMG residents
50%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents
PGY-1 salary
$62,642
Per year

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is a community-based university affiliated Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 441 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 50% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

First-year residents earn $62,642 (the Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical median is $71,664) with 15 vacation days. Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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

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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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Positions filled
3
Applications received
441
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
None
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs50%

Training, salary and benefits

YearResidentsSalaryVacation daysSick days
PGY-12$62,642155
PGY-23$64,687155
PGY-32$66,727205
PGY-4$68,770205
Hours per week (PGY-1)
60
Days off per week
1
Longest shift
12 hours
Lecture hours per week
5
Moonlighting allowed
No
Research rotation
No
Job placement help
No

Tracks

Primary care

Educational opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Health systems leadership skills curriculum
  • Off-campus electives
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Contact and location

Program director
Roberto Gamez
Program coordinator
Jude Abadie
Coordinator phone
(915) 215-4956
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso

130 Rick Francis MSC 41022 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% IMG residents.

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

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program offers 3 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

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. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 0%.

What is the PGY-1 salary at Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program?

First-year residents at Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program earn $62,642 a year and receive 15 vacation days. First-year residents work about 60 hours a week.

Where is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program located?

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is located at 130 Rick Francis MSC 41022 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 Roberto Gamez. The program coordinator, Jude Abadie, is the usual contact for application questions.

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