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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Lubbock, TX(Lubbock, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
#114
Specialty Rank
$63,725
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#114
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
14th Percentile
Top 86% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804800139
NRMP Code:
2973280C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
24

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
7
Faculty Ratio:
1.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
5
000
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
50%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
50%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

1 to 1 Ratio; Early access to OR; Diverse Population and under-served region. Loupes purchased during intern year. Monthly scrub and meal card. Membership dues to AAO-HNS and OCC/Flex Study Guide provided by department. Professional Development funds available to help with textbooks, conference attendance, poster and podium presentations.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

12 weeks

Salary Progression

$63,725
PGY-1
$65,165
PGY-2
$67,223
PGY-3
$70,283
PGY-4
$72,369
PGY-5

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):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Lubbock, TX
Metropolitan Area
Lubbock, TX Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West South Central
Metropolitan Population
29,243,342

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
29.1%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
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

Nominal Salary
$63,725
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$65,696
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
2804800139
NRMP Code:
2973280C0YOG
Total Positions:
5
Interviews:
24
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Winslo Idicula
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

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:
240
Min Step 2 Score:
240

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:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
280480013

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:
Lisa Campbell

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
1
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:1
PGY-2:1
PGY-3:1
PGY-4:1
PGY-5:1

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
240
Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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