Transmountain Campus Psychiatry Residency Program
About the Program
Welcome to the Transmountain Campus Psychiatry Residency Program! Our residency is unique in many ways, reflecting the distinctive character of El Paso itself—a bridge between a state medical institution and a private hospital.
Key highlights of our program:
- Collaborative Learning: Partnered with the Texas Tech Health El Paso campus.
- Diverse Patient Base: Opportunity to serve a wide range of patients, from the uninsured and underinsured to those with private insurance.
- Comprehensive Care: Exposure to all facets of the U.S. mental health care system, including community, governmental, and private sectors.
Research Opportunities
Residents will have access to numerous research opportunities supported by:
- Expert Faculty: Collaborate with researchers from the Texas Tech Health El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine.
- Comprehensive Resources: Access to advanced statistical support and a variety of research settings to match your interests.
Living in El Paso
El Paso offers a wonderful living environment for our residents:
- Year-Round Sunshine: Enjoy great weather ideal for outdoor activities.
- Cost of Living: Benefit from a low cost of living.
- Proximity to Adventure: Just two hours from a winter ski resort in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Learn more about the City of El Paso.
Message from Leadership
Thank you so much for considering our program in this phase of your professional career.
We are all excited about this new endeavor and are confident you will be too.
Welcome to the Zenith of the Southwest.
Welcome to El Paso Strong.
Peter Thompson, M.D.
Residency Program Director
Liliana Monroy Tijerina, M.D.
Associate Program Director