Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Lubbock, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock.
See how you matchAbout Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program
- ACGME code
- 2604831160
- Program director
- Travis Winston
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 4
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 314
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is a university Based Orthopaedic Surgery residency program in Lubbock, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock. It offers 4 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Orthopaedic Surgery program (4).
In the latest application cycle the program received 314 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year.
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.
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 4
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates85%
- US DO graduates15%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women25%
- Men75%
- White80%
- Asian10%
- Black or African American5%
- Other10%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Travis Winston
- Program coordinator
- Tarah Carey
- Coordinator phone
- (806) 743-1704
- Program phone
- (806) 743-2622
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
3601 4th Street Stop 9436 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 and H-1B 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?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Orthopaedic Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B 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 4 first-year Orthopaedic Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.
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. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Orthopaedic Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 258.
Where is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program located?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is located at 3601 4th Street Stop 9436 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 Travis Winston. The program coordinator, Tarah Carey, is the usual contact for application questions.