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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program

Dermatology residency program in Lubbock, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock.

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About Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program

ACGME code
0804821105
Program director
Michelle Tarbox
Location
Lubbock, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
265
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is a university Based Dermatology residency program in Lubbock, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Dermatology program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 265 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Dermatology program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 40 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care and rural tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Application deadline

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Michelle Tarbox
Program coordinator
Irma Garza
Coordinator phone
(806) 743-5630
Program phone
(806) 743-3970
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock

4A-100/ Mail Stop 9400 3601 Fourth Street Lubbock, TX 79430 Open in Google Maps

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program: frequently asked questions

Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program IMG-friendly?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Dermatology program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program offer?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program offers 3 first-year Dermatology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Dermatology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 259.

Where is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program located?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is located at 4A-100/ Mail Stop 9400 3601 Fourth Street Lubbock, TX 79430. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock.

Who is the program director of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program?

The program director is Michelle Tarbox. The program coordinator, Irma Garza, is the usual contact for application questions.

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