Prospective Applicants
Thank you for your interest in the Texas Tech Health El Paso Orthopaedic Residency Program. Our program offers a robust, comprehensive training environment to prepare residents for successful careers in orthopaedic surgery.
Residency Overview
- One (1) PGY-1 position is available annually through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
- This complements the four (4) military-matched PGY-1s, resulting in a total of five (5) PGY-1 residents per year.
- Our program is a fully ACGME-accredited five-year categorical residency.
- NRMP Code: 1710260C0
Application Process
Applications are processed through the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). To be considered, applicants must submit the following:
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcript
- Dean’s Letter
- ERAS-formatted CV
We also recommend including your USMLE Step 2 scores in your application.
Important Dates:
- Application Deadline: November 1st
- Interviews Conducted: Early January
- Resident appointments: Each year, through the National Resident Matching Program, with a July 1 start date.
There is no specific score cut-off for USMLE Step 1 or Step 2.