Project Vida Health Center Program

El Paso, Texas

Project Vida Health Center Program

El Paso, Texas · Psychiatry

Eligibility

Screening Criteria

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Is US clinical experience required? USCE rule on file.

Verified Jul 13, 2026.

Program Profile

Resident Composition

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C-IMG
US MD
DO

IMG share of current residents

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Current Residents

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Match Record

IMG share, 2026 Match

This program
Texas22.7%
United States16.3%

IMGs filled 40 of 176 filled Psychiatry positions in Texas, 13th of 50 for IMG share. Source: NRMP 2026 Main Residency Match.

Categorical seats

32024
32025
32026

Filled every seat in the Match, all 3 years.

NRMP code 2386400C0. Source: NRMP Program Results.

How to Apply

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Program Contacts

Program Director

Cynthia E. Garza, MD, JD

Program Coordinator

Karina Garcia

✉ [email protected]
✆ (915) 309-3998

Program Website

pvida.net/services/psychiatry-residency-program ↗

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