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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
Continued AccreditationACGME #5404812085UniversityJ1J-1

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock is an ACGME-accredited university-based Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program in Lubbock, TX. It has 4 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 3 residents in training. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $70,283. 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
4
3 residents · 4 approved
PGY-1 salary
$70.3k
IMG percentage
—
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
—
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
—
None listed

Accredited since 2010 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2013

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
3
Reference letters needed
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

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.

Affiliated medical schools

Texas Tech Univ Health Science Ctr Sch of Med

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

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
40
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
16
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
4
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
0.9
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
1.3
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
—
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program
Non-physician staff
5
Support team size

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Unknown
Star Rating
—
Overall hospital rating
Beds
472
Mid-size
Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
29,791
ED visits
69,467
Inpatient surgeries
8,388
Outpatient surgeries
7,619
Births
3,141
Daily census
403
Full-time staff
3,492

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: University Medical Center · Lubbock, TX

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University Medical Center

Primary
Lubbock, TX472 beds

Covenant Medical Center

Lubbock, TX381 beds

Vistacare Center (Lubbock)

Lubbock, TX

Carilion Retirement Community

Lubbock, TX

Hospice of Lubbock

Lubbock, TX

UMC Cancer Center

Lubbock, TX

Location

Rental market & livability

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

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

Kelly L Klein, MD

Program Director, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Professor

Program Director

Mauren Lopez

Residency Program Coordinator

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.
What type of program is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock is a university-based residency program.
Is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock?
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock has approximately 3 residents in training.
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 reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
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 reports a PGY-1 salary of $70,283. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
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 Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.