Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lubbock, TX(Lubbock, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
16
Positions
#75
Specialty Rank
$61,570
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#75
Ophthalmology Ranking
40th Percentile
Top 60% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404821152
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 45
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 5
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 10
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 20%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 90%
Program Offers & Benefits
- Moving allowance
- Free parking
Educational Opportunities
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,570
PGY-1
$62,961
PGY-2
$64,950
PGY-3
$66,936
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 97(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $354K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $59K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 30.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 118K
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43999999999999995
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
87°F
Winter
62°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
44"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.69
Restaurant Meal
9.84
Gas (per gallon)
$2.95
Gym Membership
36
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2404821152
- Total Positions:
- 16
- Interviews:
- 45
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Kelly T Mitchell
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 235
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 235
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
- Contact Person:
- Christy Morrison
- Contact Email:
- christy.morrison@ttuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 235
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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