Pediatrics Residency Program
Texas Tech University HSC El PasoTexas Tech University HSC El Paso is an ACGME-accredited university-based Pediatrics residency program in El Paso, TX. It has 15 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 37 residents in training. It reports 57.6% IMG residents and a PGY-1 salary of $61,114. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.
Overview
Accredited since 1980 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2024
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Texas Tech U Affil-El Paso-TX”.
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Training tracks
Primary care
Primary CareResidents
Cohort composition
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Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
El Paso Children’s Hospital is the largest expansion of pediatric medical services in West Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital, which is located near the U.S./Mexico border, opened its doors to the public on February 14, 2012. El Paso Children’s Hospital is the first and only separately licensed, independent, 501(c) (3) not-for-profit children’s hospital in the El Paso region and is the only dedicated Pediatric Hospital within a 200-mile radius of El Paso, Texas. El Paso Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and the College of American Pathologists. El Paso Children’s Hospital boasts 225,000 square feet of dedicated space exclusively for pediatric healthcare. El Paso Children’s Hospital aesthetics were designed to promote a healing environment filled with abundant light, soothing colors, vibrant art, and panoramic views of the geographic region ranging from the Franklin Mountains to the Rio Grande River for our patients and families. Designed with children and families in mind, El Paso Children’s Hospital features 122 private pediatric rooms, state of the art equipment and technology, family friendly space, kids “pain free” playrooms, a dedicated family resource center, kitchenettes, washer and dryers on each unit, and a playground designed just for children.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: El Paso Children's Hospital · El Paso, TX
Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this
Clinical sites
El Paso Children's Hospital
PrimaryUniversity Medical Center of El Paso
Sierra Providence Health Network
Hospitals of Providence (THOP)-Memorial
Location
Purchasing power
Estimate: PGY-1 salary $61,114 minus a 1-bedroom median rent (Realtor.com) and 0% state income tax. Before federal taxes and other costs.
Rental market & livability
Area median rent ~$1,047/mo · 62 days on market16.13% rental listings MoM








Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.
Livability
County figures for El Paso County, Texas (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso located?
- Texas Tech University HSC El Paso is located in El Paso, TX.
- What type of program is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso?
- Texas Tech University HSC El Paso is a university-based residency program.
- Is Texas Tech University HSC El Paso ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — Texas Tech University HSC El Paso holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at Texas Tech University HSC El Paso?
- Texas Tech University HSC El Paso has approximately 37 residents in training.
- How much is rent near Texas Tech University HSC El Paso?
- Median rent near El Paso, TX is ~$1,000/month for a 1BR and ~$1,175/month for a 2BR, based on a recent sample of Zillow and Realtor.com listings in the program's ZIP code.
- Does Texas Tech University HSC El Paso accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 57.6% of Texas Tech University HSC El Paso's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does Texas Tech University HSC El Paso sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- Texas Tech University HSC El Paso does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Texas Tech University HSC El Paso require?
- Texas Tech University HSC El Paso does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at Texas Tech University HSC El Paso?
- Texas Tech University HSC El Paso reports a PGY-1 salary of $61,114. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to Texas Tech University HSC El Paso?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Texas Tech University HSC El Paso to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does Texas Tech University HSC El Paso have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Pediatrics residency program positions as they appear.