Application Process

How to Apply

All applicants must submit their application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Applications received via email, mail, or fax will not be considered and will be discarded.

USMLE Transcript.
Letters of Recommendation:
- Three letters required.
- If prior U.S. residency training, include a letter from the program director as a 4th recommendation.
Curriculum Vitae: Current and in chronological order.
Personal Statement: Outline your motivations and qualifications.

Immigration documentation for IMGs must be valid and current before the start of residency.

Medical School Transcript: Notarized copy in the original language and a certified translation.
Dean's Letter: Copy of the original letter in the original language and a certified translation.
Medical School Diploma:
- Notarized copy in the original language and a certified translation (for IMGs).
- For schools in Mexico, include the front and back of diplomas and the stamp from Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP).
ECFMG Certificate: Must be current for the appointment year.
Clinical Rotation Affidavit: Required for IMGs if clinical rotation was done at an LCME-accredited medical school.
Immigration Documentation:
- Proof of valid immigration status for the appointment year.
- Copy of a license to practice medicine in your country (translated if necessary).
Visa Sponsorship:
- Texas Tech University sponsors J-1 Visas only.

All applicants are subject to a background check before starting residency.