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Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program

Pediatrics 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
3204811234
Program director
Fatima Gutierrez
Location
El Paso, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
13
First-year spots
Applicants
927
Latest cycle
Interview rate
24.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
66%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is a university Based Pediatrics residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso. It offers 13 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 927 applications and invited about 24.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Pediatrics interview rate of 27.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 66% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics 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 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
  • 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
13
Interview rate
24.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates23%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs33%
  • Non-US IMGs33%

Demographics

  • Women70%
  • Men30%
  • White17%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American17%
  • Hispanic or Latino43%

Contact and location

Program director
Fatima Gutierrez
Program coordinator
Angelica Fuentavilla
Coordinator phone
(915) 215-5706
Program phone
(915) 215-5728
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso

TTUHSC-El Paso, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics 4800 Alberta Avenue 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 66% 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 Pediatrics 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 13 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 10 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program?

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program received 927 applications and interviewed about 24.4% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program located?

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is located at TTUHSC-El Paso, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics 4800 Alberta Avenue 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 Fatima Gutierrez. The program coordinator, Angelica Fuentavilla, is the usual contact for application questions.

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