Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo Program
SurgeryUniversity-based
Amarillo, TX(Amarillo, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
4
Positions
$56,263
PGY1 Salary
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800437
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 54
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 85%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The surgery residency program at TTUHSC Amarillo will be focused on training the next generation of General Surgeons adapted to serve rural communities and beyond.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$56,263
PGY-1
$58,099
PGY-2
$59,934
PGY-3
$61,767
PGY-4
$63,600
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 104(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $387K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.7K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $74K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 36.1%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 415K
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.28
- Poverty Rate
- 19.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
94°F
Winter
69°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
48"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.96
Restaurant Meal
10.56
Gas (per gallon)
$3.17
Gym Membership
39
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800437
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Izi Obokhare
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/24/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/5/2026 - 1/11/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- 0
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2993440C0, 2993440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo
- Contact Person:
- Julie A Mann
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
DO data not available for this program
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