Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The goals of the Texas Tech University Health Science Center-Permian Basin Department of Surgery are to promote excellence in clinical service, education, research and community service to meet the needs of the west Texas community.
Total Program Size
4
2
2
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
3124440C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
43
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
16
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
80
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
50
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Inpatient mental health insurance
Not Available
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4404800003
Beeper or Home Call
0
48
48
Program Director
First Name
Shelton
Last Name
Viney
Degrees
MD
Address
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ce
# 2263
701 W 5th St
Odessa, TX 79763-4206
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-102.376218 31.844172)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Jacey
Last Name
Long
Degrees
BA
Address
Texas Tech Univ HSC Permian Basin
Surgery Pgm
701 West 5th St
Odessa, TX 79763
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-102.376218 31.844172)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
Total Physician
3
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 48 | ||
| Year | 48 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $57,650 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $58,953 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $60,815 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $62,675 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $64,535 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 6 | $66,398 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
12
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
3
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/graduate-medical-education/documents/2020-2021-HS-PandPs.pdf