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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program

Surgery 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
4404821363
Program director
Mark Williams
Location
Lubbock, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
1,000
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
33%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Lubbock, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock. It offers 5 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,000 applications and invited about 6.4% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 33% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
6.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs20%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women40%
  • Men60%
  • White73%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Mark Williams
Program coordinator
Danielle Shears
Coordinator phone
(806) 743-4031
Program phone
(806) 743-2370
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock

General Surgery Residency Program 3601 4th Street, STOP 8312 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 33% 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 Surgery program has 9.1% 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 5 first-year Surgery positions, and 5 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 1,000 applications and interviewed about 6.4% 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 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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

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

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program is located at General Surgery Residency Program 3601 4th Street, STOP 8312 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 Mark Williams. The program coordinator, Danielle Shears, is the usual contact for application questions.

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