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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program

Psychiatry 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
4004821256
Program director
Raja Kiani
Location
Lubbock, Texas
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
725
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
39%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Lubbock, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 725 applications and invited about 13.4% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Psychiatry programs, which interview about 11.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 39% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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.

  • 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
8
Interview rate
13.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates57%
  • US DO graduates4%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs26%

Demographics

  • Women42%
  • Men58%
  • White17%
  • Asian50%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native8%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Raja Kiani
Program coordinator
Alexia Gonzales
Coordinator phone
(806) 743-6744
Program phone
(806) 743-2800
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock

3601 4th Street Psychiatry, MS 8103 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 39% 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 Psychiatry program has 8% 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 8 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 8 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 725 applications and interviewed about 13.4% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 Psychiatry, MS 8103 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 Raja Kiani. The program coordinator, Alexia Gonzales, is the usual contact for application questions.