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Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
Continued AccreditationACGME #3404800001UniversityJ1J-1

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock is an ACGME-accredited university-based Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Lubbock, TX. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 8 residents in training. It reports 16.7% IMG residents and J-1 visa sponsorship. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
8 residents · 8 approved
PGY-1 salary
Not reported
IMG percentage
16.7%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed
SOAP eligible
Yes
2973340C0

Accredited since 2023 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2025

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3
Incl. chair, faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS
Main match

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match code
2973340C0
NRMP identifier
Match status
Active
SOAP eligible
Yes
via ERAS
MRM eligible
Yes
via ERAS

Listed in the NRMP directory as “Texas Tech U Affil-Lubbock-TX”.

View on NRMP Program Directory ↗

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Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
17%
x
US MD
50%
x
DO
33%
x
Women
50%
x

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
55
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
70
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
Yes
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.4
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.5
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

𝗪𝗘 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 and TTUHSC’s medical school.

Star Rating
Overall hospital rating
Beds

Primary teaching site: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock · Lubbock, TX

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock

Primary
Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Spine Institute

Lubbock, TX

Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at Lubbock

Lubbock, TX

Southwest Regional Wound Care Center

Lubbock, TX

Lubbock Artificial Lime & Brace Ltd

Lubbock, TX

Covenant Medical Center

Lubbock, TX381 beds

University Medical Center

Lubbock, TX472 beds

Covenant Children's Hospital

Lubbock, TX211 beds

Veterans Affairs Medical Clinic (Lubbock)

Lubbock, TX

Trustpoint Hospital

Lubbock, TX72 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

Livability

County figures for Lubbock County, Texas (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$63,367
−$15k vs US median
Avg Commute
17 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Roger Wolcott, MD

Interim Division Chief, Division of PM&R

Program Director

Dr. Samantha M Cuevas

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Ms. Christy Morrison

Program Manager - support

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock located?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock is located in Lubbock, TX.
What type of program is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock is a university-based residency program.
Is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock has approximately 8 residents in training.
Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 16.7% of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock require?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock has not reported a PGY-1 salary to FREIDA, so this page shows it as not reported. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion; the program or its GME office can confirm the current figure.
How do I apply to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program positions as they appear.