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Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program

Internal 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
1404821477
Program director
Mazin Saadaldin
Location
Amarillo, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
11
First-year spots
Applicants
3,010
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
95%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Amarillo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo. It offers 11 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,010 applications and invited about 5.9% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 95% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist track.

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
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
11
Interview rate
5.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates3%
  • US DO graduates3%
  • US IMGs49%
  • Non-US IMGs46%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men46%
  • White8%
  • Asian64%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino3%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Mazin Saadaldin
Program coordinator
Patti Gammage
Coordinator phone
(806) 414-9722
Program phone
(806) 414-9694
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 1400 Coulter, Suite 2700 Amarillo, TX 79106 Open in Google Maps

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program: frequently asked questions

Does Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Texas Tech University (Amarillo) 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 (Amarillo) Program IMG-friendly?

About 95% of residents at Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program offers 11 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 11 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program?

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program received 3,010 applications and interviewed about 5.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program located?

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program is located at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 1400 Coulter, Suite 2700 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 Mazin Saadaldin. The program coordinator, Patti Gammage, is the usual contact for application questions.

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