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Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program

Pediatrics 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
3204821370
Program director
Johnnie Faircloth
Location
Amarillo, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,229
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
100%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program is a community-based university affiliated Pediatrics residency program in Amarillo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo. It offers 5 first-year positions, lower than the typical Pediatrics program (12).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,229 applications and invited about 8.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Pediatrics programs, which interview about 27.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 100% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Pediatrics programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 62 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
5
Interview rate
8.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates0%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs83%

Demographics

  • Women67%
  • Men33%
  • White11%
  • Asian44%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Johnnie Faircloth
Program coordinator
Dawn Larson
Coordinator phone
(806) 414-9786
Program phone
(806) 414-9792
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo

Department of Pediatrics 1400 S Coulter Street 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 100% of residents at Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Pediatrics program has 20% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program offers 5 first-year Pediatrics positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program?

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program received 1,229 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Pediatrics program interviews about 27.6%.

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 Pediatrics programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 244.

Where is Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program located?

Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program is located at Department of Pediatrics 1400 S Coulter Street 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 Johnnie Faircloth. The program coordinator, Dawn Larson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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