Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) Program
SurgeryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Odessa, TX(Odessa, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#355
Specialty Rank
$61,569
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#355
Surgery Ranking
1st Percentile
Top 99% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800003
- NRMP Code:
- 3124440P0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 38
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 16
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 80
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 12
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 3
- Female Faculty:
- 33.3%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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.
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$61,569
PGY-1
$62,961
PGY-2
$64,950
PGY-3
$66,936
PGY-4
$68,924
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 (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 106(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $348K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $83K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 29.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 41 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.43000000000000005
- Poverty Rate
- 6.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
96°F
Winter
71°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
43"
Humidity
66%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
13.92
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
52
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4404800003
- NRMP Code:
- 3124440P0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 38
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shelton Viney
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/4/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 3124440C1
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin)
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin)
- Contact Person:
- Jacey Long
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:2PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
- Paid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 18.2%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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