Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our fully accredited, community-based residency program has been established since 1984. We offer 14 positions annually with a goal of providing training that will enable our graduates to practice in any area including rural and underserved locations. Our current focus is developing healthy communities with research directed toward solving local healthcare needs in partnership with community leaders.
Total Program Size
23
23
24
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
3124120C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
180
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
450
Minimum score
450
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)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
75
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Rural
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
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
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1204821457
Beeper or Home Call
0
2
2
Program Director
First Name
Ikemefuna
Last Name
Okwuwa
Degrees
MD
Address
Texas Tech Univ HSC Permian Basin
Ste 3174
701 W 5th St
Odessa, TX 79763
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-102.376181 31.84416)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Cynthia
Last Name
Mehlhoff
Degrees
BA
Address
Texas Tech Univ HSC Permian Basin
Ste 3174
701 W 5th St
Odessa, TX 79763
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-102.376181 31.84416)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
26.10
% IMG
72.10
% DO
1.60
% Female
53.10
% Male
46.80
Total Physician
12
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
66.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 12 | ||
| Year | 12 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $54,341 | 10 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $55,569 | 15 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $57,324 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
70
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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