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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program

Emergency Medicine 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
1104800221
Program director
James Morris
Location
Lubbock, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is a university Based Emergency Medicine residency program in Lubbock, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock. It offers 9 first-year positions, lower than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

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.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates41%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs11%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White63%
  • Asian7%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino19%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native15%

Contact and location

Program director
James Morris
Program coordinator
Kali Newman
Coordinator phone
(806) 743-1749
Program phone
(806) 743-6143
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock

3601 4th Street STOP 6211 Attn: Emergency Medicine Residency Lubbock, TX 79430-6211 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?

About 15% of residents at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% 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 9 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 9 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. This page has Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

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

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is located at 3601 4th Street STOP 6211 Attn: Emergency Medicine Residency Lubbock, TX 79430-6211. 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 James Morris. The program coordinator, Kali Newman, is the usual contact for application questions.