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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program

Surgery residency program in ODESSA, 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
4404800003
Program director
Shelton Viney
Location
ODESSA, Texas
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
431
Latest cycle
Interview rate
6.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program is a community-based university affiliated Surgery residency program in ODESSA, Texas, sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin). It offers 2 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 431 applications and invited about 6.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective 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 does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 16 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
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
6.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates77%
  • US DO graduates23%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women15%
  • Men85%
  • White54%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino23%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Shelton Viney
Program coordinator
Nayra Ybarra
Coordinator phone
(432) 703-5009
Sponsoring institution
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin)

701 W. 5th St. Suite #2263 ODESSA, TX 79763 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?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program IMG-friendly?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

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 2 first-year Surgery positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program received 431 applications and interviewed about 6.3% 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 (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 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 (Permian Basin) Program located?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program is located at 701 W. 5th St. Suite #2263 ODESSA, TX 79763. 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 Shelton Viney. The program coordinator, Nayra Ybarra, is the usual contact for application questions.

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