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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program

Internal 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
1404821459
Program director
John Payne
Location
Lubbock, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
14
First-year spots
Applicants
3,710
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
80%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

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

In the latest application cycle the program received 3,710 applications and invited about 3.3% 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 80% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 hours a week in their first year. The program offers primary care 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
14
Interview rate
3.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates20%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs80%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White14%
  • Asian39%
  • Black or African American2%
  • Hispanic or Latino36%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
John Payne
Program coordinator
Brandi McKinnon
Coordinator phone
(806) 743-6840
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock

Department of Internal Medicine 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?

About 80% of residents at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock 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 Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program offer?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program offers 14 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 14 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program received 3,710 applications and interviewed about 3.3% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 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 Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program located?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is located at Department of Internal Medicine 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 John Payne. The program coordinator, Brandi McKinnon, is the usual contact for application questions.

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