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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program

Surgery residency program in Amarillo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo.

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About Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program

ACGME code
4404800437
Program director
Izi Obokhare
Location
Amarillo, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
665
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Amarillo, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo. It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 665 applications and invited about 14% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
14%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Izi Obokhare
Program coordinator
Angela Schnable
Coordinator phone
(806) 414-9193
Program phone
(806) 414-9558
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo

1400 S. Coulter Amarillo, TX 79106 Open in Google Maps

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program: frequently asked questions

Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at 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 Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program IMG-friendly?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program offer?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program offers 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program received 665 applications and interviewed about 14% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at 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 Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program located?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program is located at 1400 S. Coulter Amarillo, TX 79106. Its sponsoring institution is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo.

Who is the program director of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program?

The program director is Izi Obokhare. The program coordinator, Angela Schnable, is the usual contact for application questions.

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