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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Lubbock, TX(Lubbock, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
#100
Specialty Rank
$61,750
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#100
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
6th Percentile
Top 94% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3404800001
NRMP Code:
2973340C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
24

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
1 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
70
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
3
00
Female Faculty:
66.7%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

TTUHSC PM&R seeks to train residents who are proficient in caring for the entire spectrum of patients with a disability. We have a special focus on patients with traumatic brain injury, pediatric disability, and neuromuscular disorders. Since faculty run their own service lines, there is an unusual focus on education over service in this program. The West Texas culture fosters a collegial environment that is augmented by the institutional values of kindheartedness, integrity, and one team.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-call meal allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$61,750
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$65,550
PGY-3
00

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
66.19(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$238,000
Median Monthly Rent
$1,251
Rent as % of Resident Salary
24.3%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
29,243,342
Population
29,243,342
Median Household Income
$73,035
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
391.9%
Median Commute Time
204 min
Use Public Transportation
14.2%

Climate & Weather

Climate & Weather

Purchasing Power Analysis

Nominal Salary
$61,750
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$93,292
Value Rating
Excellent

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3404800001
NRMP Code:
2973340C0YOG
Total Positions:
8
Interviews:
24
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
John W Norbury
Program Website:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 11/30/2026
Interview Period:
12/10/2026 - 12/11/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2973340C0

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:
Alaina Garcia

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
1 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
16.7%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

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