Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Lubbock, TX(Lubbock, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#144
Specialty Rank
$65,764
PGY1 Salary
39.1%
IMG %
#144
Psychiatry Ranking
55th Percentile
Top 45% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4004821256
- NRMP Code:
- 2973400C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 85
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 14
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 41.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 5%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Welcome to the TTUHSC Psychiatry Residency. We are a mid-sized program with most of our training occurs at the University Medical Center, the Sunrise Canyon Hospital, the Health Sciences Center, Covenant Medical Center, and Covenant Children's Hospital. We are very committed to providing a balanced program of didactics and patient care.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,764
PGY-1
$67,250
PGY-2
$69,374
PGY-3
$72,532
PGY-4
$74,685
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 28.2%(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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4004821256
- NRMP Code:
- 2973400C1
- Total Positions:
- 32
- Interviews:
- 85
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sarah Wakefield
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/15/2026 - 1/31/2027
- 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, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2973400C0, 2973400C1
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:
- Alexia Gonzales
- Contact Email:
- Alexia.Gonzales@ttuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 39.1%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 36th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 4.3%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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