Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program Psychiatry Residency
Psychiatry residency program in MIDLAND, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin).
See how you matchAbout Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program
- ACGME code
- 4004800301
- Program director
- Shailesh Jain
- Location
- MIDLAND, Texas
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 662
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 70%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in MIDLAND, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin). It offers 6 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Psychiatry program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 662 applications.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 70% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 65 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
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates29%
- US DO graduates0%
- US IMGs35%
- Non-US IMGs35%
Demographics
- Women41%
- Men59%
- White12%
- Asian71%
- Black or African American6%
- Hispanic or Latino6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Shailesh Jain
- Program coordinator
- Jessica Ordaz
- Coordinator phone
- (432) 620-1178
- Program phone
- (432) 620-1046
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin)
2301 W. Michigan MIDLAND, TX 79701 Open in Google Maps
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (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 Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program IMG-friendly?
About 70% of residents at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) 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 (Permian Basin) Program offer?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program offers 6 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (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 Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.
Where is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program located?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program is located at 2301 W. Michigan MIDLAND, TX 79701. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin).
Who is the program director of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program?
The program director is Shailesh Jain. The program coordinator, Jessica Ordaz, is the usual contact for application questions.