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Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program

Internal Medicine residency program in Odessa, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin).

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About Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program

ACGME code
1404821519
Program director
Sai Siva Mungara
Location
Odessa, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
17
First-year spots
Applicants
4,415
Latest cycle
Interview rate
3.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program is a university Based Internal Medicine residency program in Odessa, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin). It offers 17 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 4,415 applications and invited about 3.9% 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 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 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
17
Interview rate
3.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs10%
  • Non-US IMGs90%

Demographics

  • Women41%
  • Men59%
  • Asian67%
  • Black or African American14%
  • Hispanic or Latino18%

Contact and location

Program director
Sai Siva Mungara
Program coordinator
Kristen Levario
Coordinator phone
(432) 703-5340
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Internal 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 100% of residents at Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) 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 (Permian Basin) Program offer?

Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program offers 17 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 17 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program?

Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program received 4,415 applications and interviewed about 3.9% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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

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 Internal 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 Sai Siva Mungara. The program coordinator, Kristen Levario, is the usual contact for application questions.

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