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Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program

Psychiatry 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
4004811217
Program director
Silvina Tonarelli
Location
El Paso, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
801
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
36%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 801 applications and invited about 11.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 36% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 57 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research 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
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
11.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates53%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs23%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White17%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino53%

Contact and location

Program director
Silvina Tonarelli
Program coordinator
Deborah Saenz
Coordinator phone
(915) 215-5557
Program phone
(915) 215-5850
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso

Texas Tech HSC Paul L Foster School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry 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 36% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

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

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program offers 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program?

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program received 801 applications and interviewed about 11.2% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program located?

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program is located at Texas Tech HSC Paul L Foster School of Medicine Department of Psychiatry 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 Silvina Tonarelli. The program coordinator, Deborah Saenz, is the usual contact for application questions.