Ross Scholar
TTUHSC El Paso’s Chief Surgery Resident Receives Prestigious Raleigh R. Ross Scholarship
Award will be used to expand residency program
Monica Jordan, M.D.
In the world of medicine, few accolades compare to recognition by one's peers. For Monica Jordan, M.D., being named a Raleigh Ross Scholar sits high on that pedestal of achievement.
Chief resident in the Department of Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Dr. Jordan recently received the prestigious Raleigh R. Ross Scholarship from the Texas Surgical Society at their 210th Semi-Annual Meeting in Tyler, Texas. This scholarship is a testament to Dr. Jordan's commitment and contributions to the field of surgery.
"I’m deeply moved and humbled to be recognized," said Dr. Jordan. "This came as a delightful surprise, and it reinforces the truth that we’re striving together for the advancement of surgical science. This award also highlights the collaborative spirit that underscores our pursuit of medical excellence at TTUHSC El Paso. It’s gratifying to be chosen by one's peers, and I’m profoundly thankful for this honor."
Dr. Jordan came to TTUHSC El Paso’s residency program from Oklahoma, where she received her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. Seeing how a successful surgery can quickly put a patient on the road to health, she chose to pursue surgery as her specialty.
"Surgery, for me, represents a perfect blend of scientific precision and human interaction," said Dr. Jordan. "Every successful procedure is a reminder of why I embarked on this path, and the tangible, immediate impact of my work motivates me every day in my practice."
The Texas Surgical Society’s mission is to advance surgical science, while addressing the financial challenges often associated with medical education. The society established the Raleigh R. Ross Scholarship to provide not only individual funds to selected scholars but also educational grants to the institutions where these scholars study.
The Ross Scholarship Fund offered scholarships to just 12 general surgery residents this year, along with 13 grants to area universities. Accompanying Dr. Jordan’s scholarship is a $10,500 grant to TTUHSC El Paso’s Department of Surgery. The funds will be used to expand its surgery residency education program.
Expanding opportunities for surgery residents can have a ripple effect that will help improve access to world-class patient care, enhance patient outcomes and potentially drive down health care costs. The presence of more physicians in our historically underserved region contributes to the local economy and serves as a beacon for additional medical professionals to consider establishing their practice in this area, promising long-term benefits for community health and wellbeing.
About Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
TTUHSC El Paso is the only health sciences center on the U.S.-Mexico border and serves 108 counties in West Texas that have been historically underserved. It’s a designated Title V Hispanic-Serving Institution, preparing the next generation of health care heroes, 48% of whom identify as Hispanic and are often first-generation students.
Established as an independent university in the Texas Tech University System in 2013, TTUHSC El Paso is celebrating 10 years as a proudly diverse and uniquely innovative destination for education and research. According to a 2022 analysis, TTUHSC El Paso contributes $634.4 million annually to our Borderplex region’s economy.
With a mission of eliminating health care barriers and creating life-changing educational opportunities for Borderplex residents, TTUHSC El Paso has graduated over 2,000 doctors, nurses and researchers over the past decade, and will add dentists to its alumni beginning in 2025. For more information, visit http://www.ttuhscepimpact.org.