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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program

Psychiatry residency program in MIDLAND, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin).

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About 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
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.