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Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program

Family Medicine residency program in Amarillo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo.

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About Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program

ACGME code
1204821511
Program director
Nolan Farmer
Location
Amarillo, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
615
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
4%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program is a not Available Family Medicine residency program in Amarillo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 615 applications and invited about 18.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 4% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
8
Interview rate
18.4%
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates48%
  • US DO graduates48%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White56%
  • Asian24%
  • Black or African American16%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%

Contact and location

Program director
Nolan Farmer
Program coordinator
Joanne Ascensio
Coordinator phone
(806) 414-9493
Program phone
(806) 414-9162
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo

Department of Family Medicine 1400 Coulter Suite 5100 Amarillo, TX 79106 Open in Google Maps

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program sponsor visas?

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program IMG-friendly?

About 4% of residents at Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program offer?

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program offers 8 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program?

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program received 615 applications and interviewed about 18.4% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Tech University (Amarillo) 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 (Amarillo) Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program located?

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program is located at Department of Family Medicine 1400 Coulter Suite 5100 Amarillo, TX 79106. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo.

Who is the program director of Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program?

The program director is Nolan Farmer. The program coordinator, Joanne Ascensio, is the usual contact for application questions.