Program History

The Department of Neurology at Texas Tech Health El Paso has grown significantly since its establishment, achieving key milestones in its development.

Timeline of Key Events

  • May 2013: The Department of Neurology became independent from the Department of Psychiatry, marking the start of its journey as a distinct entity.
  • Founding Leadership:
    • Dr. Cruz-Flores was appointed as the department’s first and founding chairman.
    • Dr. Piriyawat joined the department in February 2014.
  • Fall 2014: Residency program application submitted to ACGME.
  • March 2015: ACGME approved the residency program as an advanced program, initially accredited to accept three residents per year, for a total of nine residents.
  • September 2015: The first two residents began their training.
  • July 1, 2025: The residency program transformed into a categorical program, allowing residents to complete all four years of training on campus.