Application Process

NRMP & ERAS IDs

NRMP ID: 1710999P1
ERAS ID: 9994800002

Thank you for your interest in the Texas Tech Health El Paso Transitional Year Residency Program at The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus.

Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and only accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

Must be accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Must be accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

  • Visa Sponsorship: Texas Tech Health El Paso sponsors J-1 visas only

  • ECFMG Certification: Required upon submission of ERAS application

  • Document Translation: If any document is not in English, a word-for-word official translation (on official letterhead) is required. Acceptable sources include:

    • Government officials

    • Official translation agencies

    • College/university officials

  • Foreign Medical Graduates: Must have either:

    • A valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, or

    • A full, unrestricted U.S. medical license

Required Application Documents

To be considered for the program, applicants must submit the following through ERAS:

📌 ERAS Application
📌 Curriculum Vitae (CV)
📌 Personal Statement (1–2 pages)
📌 Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
📌 Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE) (if provided by the medical school)
📌 Official Medical School Transcript (translated into English, if applicable)
📌 Medical School Diploma (if education is completed prior to interview date)
📌 USMLE/COMLEX Scores
  • Step 1/Level 1 documentation required at the time of application
  • Step 2 CK/Level 2-CE must be completed before starting the program

Selection & Interview Process

Our Application Review Committee carefully evaluates all applications and selects candidates for interviews.

✔️ Interviews are conducted virtually via Webex
✔️ Applicants will be notified if selected for an interview

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Texas Tech Health El Paso Transitional Year Residency Program is committed to a diverse and inclusive learning environment. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Have Questions?

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