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Project Vida Health Center Program

Psychiatry residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Project Vida Health Center.

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About Project Vida Health Center Program

ACGME code
4004800002
Program director
Cynthia Garza
Location
El Paso, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
512
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Project Vida Health Center Program is a community-based Psychiatry residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Project Vida Health Center. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 512 applications and invited about 5.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Psychiatry program has 8%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
5.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Cynthia Garza
Program coordinator
Karina Garcia
Coordinator phone
(915) 346-1227
Program phone
(830) 734-5010
Sponsoring institution
Project Vida Health Center

3612 Pera Ave El Paso, TX 79905 Open in Google Maps

Project Vida Health Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Project Vida Health Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Project Vida Health Center Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Project Vida Health Center Program IMG-friendly?

Project Vida Health Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Project Vida Health Center Program offer?

Project Vida Health Center Program offers 3 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Project Vida Health Center Program?

Project Vida Health Center Program received 512 applications and interviewed about 5.7% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Project Vida Health Center Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Project Vida Health Center Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Project Vida Health Center Program located?

Project Vida Health Center Program is located at 3612 Pera Ave El Paso, TX 79905. Its sponsoring institution is Project Vida Health Center.

Who is the program director of Project Vida Health Center Program?

The program director is Cynthia Garza. The program coordinator, Karina Garcia, is the usual contact for application questions.