Community Faculty
Help Shape the Future of Medicine
Texas Tech Health El Paso invites physicians and clinical professionals in our community to become Community Faculty members and help educate the next generation of physicians.
Our community faculty play an essential role in advancing medical education through mentorship, teaching, and clinical training experiences.
By partnering with local clinicians, we strengthen our mission to provide compassionate, patient-centered care through collaboration, professionalism, and interprofessional education.
Why Become a Community Faculty Member?
Community Faculty members have the opportunity to:
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows
- Share real-world clinical expertise
- Support the growth of future physicians
- Participate in educational programs and academic activities
- Contribute to improving health care in our border community
Teaching Opportunities
Undergraduate Medical Education (UME)
Support medical student education through:
- Clinical Skills Teaching
- Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
- Clinical Case Discussions
- Pre-Clerkship and Clerkship Lectures
- Curriculum and Educational Improvement Initiatives
Graduate Medical Education (GME)
Participate in resident and fellow education by:
- Serving as Clinical Faculty
- Presenting Grand Rounds or Lectures
- Supporting Residency Didactic Sessions
- Mentoring Trainees in Clinical Settings
Areas of Participation
Years 1–2 Programs
- Society, Community, and the Individual (SCI)
- Clinical Skills
- Problem-Based Learning
Years 3–4 Clerkships
- Family Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Emergency Medicine
- OB/Gyn
- Psychiatry
- Surgery
Additional Opportunities
- Residency Programs
- Medical Student Admissions Interviews
- Educational Committees
Faculty Recognition
We proudly recognize Community Faculty members for excellence in:
- Teaching
- Clinical Care
- Innovation
- Mentorship
- Service
Award Categories
- Most Valuable Physician
- Students’ Choice Award – Pre-Clerkship
- Students’ Choice Award – Clerkship
Award recipients receive university recognition and commemorative awards for their contributions.
Join Our Community Faculty Network
Make a lasting impact by helping educate and inspire future health care professionals at Texas Tech Health El Paso.