The Department of Emergency Medicine at Texas Tech Health El Paso is dedicated to excellence in education, patient care, and innovation. As home to Texas's oldest civilian EM residency program, we provide diverse clinical experiences, cutting-edge training, and a collaborative environment along the dynamic U.S.-Mexico border.

 

Why Choose Us?

  • Oldest civilian EM training program in Texas, producing highly skilled physicians since 1982.
  • Strong alumni network, with many graduates joining our faculty.

  • Only EM residency program on the U.S.-Mexico border.
  • Primary training sites include:
    • University Medical Center of El Paso: The region's only Level I trauma center.
    • El Paso Children’s Hospital: Comprehensive pediatric care in a supportive environment.
  • Specialized services: Comprehensive stroke program, 24-hour cath lab, and regional poison center.

  • Access to TECHS, a world-class simulation center.
  • Faculty recognized as leaders and innovators in medical simulation.
  • Extensive hands-on simulation opportunities for residents.

  • Integration with over 11 residency and fellowship programs.
  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary education and research with other specialties.

  • Supported by dedicated PhD faculty and research coordinators.
  • Multiple avenues for resident involvement in groundbreaking studies.

Part of a rapidly expanding academic environment, including:
  • Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
  • Gayle Greve Hunt School of Nursing
  • L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
  • Hunt School of Dental Medicine

  • One of the safest mid-size cities in the U.S.
  • Affordable housing, no state income tax, and family-friendly communities.
  • Year-round sunshine and outdoor activities in the high desert.