Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Odessa, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin).
See how you matchAbout Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program
- ACGME code
- 1204821457
- Program director
- Ikemefuna Okwuwa
- Location
- Odessa, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 20
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 1,250
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 13.9%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 91%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program is a not Available Family Medicine residency program in Odessa, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin). It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 1,250 applications and invited about 13.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 91% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
- 20
- Interview rate
- 13.9%
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates6%
- US DO graduates3%
- US IMGs10%
- Non-US IMGs81%
Demographics
- Women49%
- Men51%
- White16%
- Asian26%
- Black or African American24%
- Hispanic or Latino28%
- American Indian or Alaska Native4%
- Other7%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Ikemefuna Okwuwa
- Program coordinator
- Tabitha Olivan
- Coordinator phone
- (432) 703-5243
- Program phone
- (432) 703-5200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin)
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Family and Community Medicine 701 W 5th Street Odessa, TX 79763 Open in Google Maps
Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) 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 (Permian Basin) Program IMG-friendly?
About 91% of residents at Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program offer?
Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program offers 20 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 18 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program?
Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program received 1,250 applications and interviewed about 13.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) 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 (Permian Basin) 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 (Permian Basin) Program located?
Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program is located at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Family and Community Medicine 701 W 5th Street Odessa, TX 79763. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin).
Who is the program director of Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program?
The program director is Ikemefuna Okwuwa. The program coordinator, Tabitha Olivan, is the usual contact for application questions.