Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program
Internal MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Odessa, TX(Odessa, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
51
Positions
#242
Specialty Rank
$61,569
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#242
Internal Medicine Ranking
59th Percentile
Top 41% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1404821519
- NRMP Code:
- 3124140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 51
- Interviews:
- 140
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program stands out with a large Spanish-speaking patient population, enhancing cultural competence and language skills. We offer a unique Lifestyle Medicine curriculum focused on prevention and holistic care. Robust ICU exposure provides hands-on experience managing critically ill patients. This combination of community engagement, innovative training, and critical care depth prepares fellows for well-rounded, impactful careers.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Part-time/shared schedule positions
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$61,569
PGY-1
$62,961
PGY-2
$64,950
PGY-3
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
- 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:
- 1404821519
- NRMP Code:
- 3124140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 51
- Interviews:
- 140
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Sai Siva Mungara
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2025 - 10/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 11/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
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:
- 3124140C0
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:
- Lisset M Escontrias
- Contact Email:
- lisset.escontrias@ttuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 17
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:17PGY-2:17PGY-3:17
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 120
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 99th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
Rankings & Reputation
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