Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
Our Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Las Palmas Del Sol Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, trains future physicians to become compassionate and competent professionals. Our four-year program offers up to six categorical positions each year, providing experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. We emphasize providing quality healthcare to a multicultural patient population.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
6
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2188220C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Minimum score
500
Part-time Paid Physicians
1
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
80
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
999
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Women's health
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
2204800362
Program Director
First Name
Melissa
Last Name
Mendez
Degrees
MD
Address
Las Palmas del Sol Healthcare
Ob/Gyn Pgm
1801 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79902
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.499029 31.769962)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Cristina
Middle Name
Vallejo
Last Name
Mccoy
Degrees
MD
Address
Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare
Ste 550
1700 N Oregon St
El Paso, TX 79902
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.49774 31.769787)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
39.70
% IMG
7.80
% DO
52.50
% Female
87.50
% Male
12.50
Total Physician
8
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
28.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,792 | 28 | |
| Year 2 | $62,892 | 28 | |
| Year 3 | $65,056 | 28 | |
| Year 4 | $68,259 | 28 | |
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Total Positions
24
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://hcahealthcaregme.com/locations/las-palmas-medical-center/obstetric-and-gynecology-residency/
Other Application Service Used
ResidencyCAS