Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program
PediatricsCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Amarillo, TX(Amarillo, TX Metropolitan Area Metro)
21
Positions
#188
Specialty Rank
$56,263
PGY1 Salary
100.0%
IMG %
#188
Pediatrics Ranking
13th Percentile
Top 87% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3204821370
- NRMP Code:
- 2993320C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 90
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 7
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 20
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 45%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 7%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The Pediatric Residency at TTUHSC's Amarillo campus is a tight-knit community of physicians with a mission to train confident and compassionate pediatricians who deliver evidence-based and family-centered care for a diverse pediatric population. Our community of pediatricians, both generalists and specialists, provide one-on-one guidance to our residents providing unique educational opportunities for them. https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/amarillo/pediatrics/default.aspx
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$56,263
PGY-1
$58,099
PGY-2
$59,934
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
- 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
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- 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:
- 3204821370
- NRMP Code:
- 2993320C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 21
- Interviews:
- 90
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Johnnie W Faircloth
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/21/2026 - 12/18/2026
- 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:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2993320C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Northwest Texas Health Care System
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Northwest Texas Health Care System
- Contact Person:
- Dawn Larson
- Contact Email:
- dawn.larson@ttuhsc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- No
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 100.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 90th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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