Accepts J-1
Sponsors J-1 through ECFMG only; does not sponsor H-1B visas for residents and fellows.
“Texas Tech Health El Paso does not sponsor H-1 visas for residents and fellows.”
IMG requirements · stated by the program
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ECFMG certification required“International medical graduates from foreign schools must obtain J-1 visa sponsorship through the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)”
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $61,114
PGY-2 $63,109
PGY-3 $65,099
Salary paid by nonprofit No
Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution
Paid leave 30 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 60
Longest shift (Y1) 16 hrs
Night float Yes
Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents
85.7% (2025 survey)
DO 14.3%
US-MD 0%
Total positions 51
Interviews per spot ~18
Faculty:resident 0.8
Setting University-based
NRMP main match Yes
Requirements
Prior US GME No
Graduation year No graduation-year limit
USMLE first attempt required Yes
Accepts Step 2 CK from IMGs Yes
Recommendation letters 3
Required letters Chair
Applies via ERAS Yes
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional
Preliminary positions Not offered
Starts July
Benefits Free parking, On-call meal allowance
From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.
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