Frequently Asked Questions
- All documents must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) system.
- There are no minimum score criteria for applying.
- Interviews may be extended before Step 2 CK/Level 2 CE scores are available. However, a passing score is required before submitting the rank order list.
- Preference is given to candidates who graduated from medical school within the last 5 years.
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Yes. However, applicants with more than two attempts on any of the three USMLE Steps are discouraged from applying.
Interviews take place mid-October through mid-January.
All interviews will be virtual for the season.
12 positions are available.
Yes, with a valid ECFMG certificate and medical school diploma.
No. While Spanish fluency is helpful, there are many bilingual staff members and certified
medical translators to assist with translation.
No. However:
- The institution requires Step 3 completion by mid-PGY-2 to receive a PGY-3 contract.
- The program recommends completing Step 3 by the end of the intern year.
Where can I find more information?
Additional details are available on the FREIDA website.
EEO/AA Statement
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components do not discriminate in employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.