Prospective Applicants

Thank you for your interest in the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Orthopaedic Residency Program. Each year, we offer three (3) PGY-1 positions through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Residency Overview

Three (3) resident appointments are made each year through the National Resident Matching Program.
Resident appointments have a July 1 start date.
Applicants match at the PGY-1 year into an ACGME-accredited five-year categorical program.
NRMP Code: 1710260C0

Application Process

Prospective applicants for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso are processed through the ERAS system. All complete applications are considered, and the deadline for applications each year is November 1st.

Applicants must submit the following:

Three letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Medical school transcript
Dean’s Letter
ERAS-formatted CV

We recommend including USMLE Step 2 in your application. There is no score “cut-off.”

Application Review and Interviews

Applications are screened by members of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation.

Invitations to interview for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Orthopaedic Residency Program are based on multiple factors, including:

Medical school transcript
USMLE or COMLEX scores
ERAS application data
Letters of recommendation
Research experience
Performance on both home and away clinical rotations

Interviews will be held in person, typically conducted in early January, with a meet-and-greet dinner with faculty the night before the interview.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: November 1st
Interviews: Typically conducted in early January
Residency Start Date: July 1