Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso.
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- ACGME code
- 4004800310
- Program director
- Alma Monroy Tijerina
- Location
- El Paso, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 615
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 8.5%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 54%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 615 applications and invited about 8.5% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 54% 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 60 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
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Interview rate
- 8.5%
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates38%
- US DO graduates8%
- US IMGs46%
- Non-US IMGs8%
Demographics
- Women54%
- Men46%
- White8%
- Asian8%
- Black or African American15%
- Hispanic or Latino69%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Alma Monroy Tijerina
- Program coordinator
- Jessica Arocha
- Coordinator phone
- (915) 215-4019
- Program phone
- (915) 215-5839
- Sponsoring institution
- Texas Tech University HSC El Paso
2000 B Transmountain Rd El Paso, TX 79911 Open in Google Maps
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program: frequently asked questions
Does Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program sponsor visas?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus 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/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program IMG-friendly?
About 54% of residents at Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus 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/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program offer?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program received 615 applications and interviewed about 8.5% 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/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus 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/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus 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/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program located?
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program is located at 2000 B Transmountain Rd El Paso, TX 79911. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso.
Who is the program director of Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program?
The program director is Alma Monroy Tijerina. The program coordinator, Jessica Arocha, is the usual contact for application questions.