Training Sites and Facilities
Our Community
Training on the Border and Beyond
El Paso is a vibrant, diverse community with a strong military presence, including:
- Ft. Bliss, one of the largest U.S. military bases
- U.S. Border Patrol and DEA operations
- A patient population that presents with advanced conditions, offering unique learning experiences
Our PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents volunteer in free clinics on weekends, strengthening their community engagement and clinical skills.
Family Medicine Clinic
A Hub for Patient-Centered Care
For over 30 years, Texas Tech Health El Paso Family Medicine has served northeast El Paso.
Our clinic offers:
- Five patient care areas, including a sports medicine clinic
- Dedicated procedure and behavioral science rooms
- Resident spaces, including a lounge and chief residents' office
- Department offices, classrooms, and administrative areas
- A Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model
University Medical Center of El Paso
UMC: Leading in Patient Care
346-bed facility | Nationally recognized for patient care excellence,
UMC is the largest public hospital on the U.S.-Mexico border and home to:
- Scherr Legate Level 1 Trauma Center – The only Level 1 trauma facility within 280 miles
- 24/7 access to specialists for life-threatening emergencies
- 20+ years of top-tier emergency care
El Paso Children’s Hospital
Advanced Pediatric Care
Opened: 2012
Capacity: 122 private pediatric rooms
Features:
- State-of-the-art medical equipment
- Family-friendly spaces
- Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Continuity care for pediatric inpatients, laboring women, and post-partum care