Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock Program
About This Program
TTUHSC Department of Urology serves a very wide area of West Texas and eastern New Mexico. We see a variety of patients from different social and economic backgrounds. UMC hospital has state of the art robots and teaching consuls including a new single port robot. Our pediatric urology experience is significant between TTUHSC and Covenent Children's hospital. We are an interstim Center of Excellence and provide innovative care for Women.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Cynthia K Smith, MD
Texas Tech Univ HSC Lubbock
Primary Program Contact
Veronica Guzman, MD
Texas Tech Univ HSC Lubbock
Locations
Texas Tech Univ HSC Lubbock
Dept of Urology
3601 4th St MS7260
Lubbock, TX 79430
3601 4th St
Lubbock, TX 79430-6211
602 Indiana Ave
Lubbock, TX 79417-5980
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 21, 2025 - Dec 5, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 2, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Estimated Monthly Costs
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