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Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program

Transitional Year 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/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program

ACGME code
9994800002
Program director
Barney Soskin
Location
El Paso, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Applicants
393
Latest cycle
Interview rate
34.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
10%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program is a university Based Transitional Year residency program in El Paso, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University HSC El Paso.

In the latest application cycle the program received 393 applications and invited about 34.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Transitional Year programs, which interview about 17.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 10% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Transitional Year 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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Interview rate
34.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White20%
  • Asian60%
  • Hispanic or Latino20%

Contact and location

Program director
Barney Soskin
Program coordinator
Alexandra Navarro-Rodriguez
Coordinator phone
(915) 691-1161
Program phone
(915) 215-8400
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University HSC El Paso

2000 B Transmountain Road 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 10% of residents at Texas Tech University HSC El Paso/Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.

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 393 applications and interviewed about 34.9% of applicants. The typical Transitional Year program interviews about 17.6%.

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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.

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 Road 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 Barney Soskin. The program coordinator, Alexandra Navarro-Rodriguez, is the usual contact for application questions.