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Forensic Psychiatry Residency Program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
Initial AccreditationACGME #4064840006

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock is an ACGME-accredited Forensic psychiatry residency program in Lubbock, TX. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year. 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
0 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
Not reported
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
None
Not currently sponsoring
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2025 · 1 years

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
Reference letters needed
Visa
Not sponsored
Application service

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

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

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

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
0
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
0
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
0
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
No
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 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 Juvenile Justice Center

Lubbock, TX

Montford Prison Health Unit

Lubbock, TX

Location

Rental market & livability

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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

Michael G Rayel, MD, MBA

Program Director & Clinical Associate Professor

Program Director

Ms. Candice Blanchard

Program Administrator

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.
Is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock holds initial ACGME accreditation.
Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. 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 does not currently report J-1 or H-1B visa sponsorship to FREIDA. That means no sponsorship is listed at the source rather than that the program has ruled it out — confirm directly with the program if visa status decides your list.
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 Forensic psychiatry residency program positions as they appear.