Pediatric Requirements and Resident Selection Process
We are glad that you are interested in our Pediatric Program at TTUHSC in Amarillo. The decision making process for selecting resident applicants through the match is a complex process. We are looking for candidates who are predicted to achieve the milestones in the areas in the ACGME competencies including: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal Skills and Communication, Professionalism, Systems-Based Practice, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement and Professional Development. We are interested in the candidate’s academic achievement, engagement in learning, intellectual curiosity, commitment to service, initiative, and engagement with others.
All applications must be received through ERAS. We review USLME scores (first attempt), transcripts/grades, personal statements, 3 letters of recommendation, research, evidence of volunteerism and leadership. Generally, the ERAS application is complete before interview invitations are dispersed. The ERAS application must include transcripts from approved medical schools, Dean’s letter, three letters of recommendation, personal statement. ECFMG Certification is required for all International Medical Graduates.
This graph demonstrates the average USMLE scores for accepted PL1 residents at TTUHSC Amarillo for the past 4 years. We have had over 1000 applications each year for 2010, 2011 and 2012.
We begin rolling schedule for invitations to interview, beginning Mid-September. We complete the majority of interviews by Mid-December. The candidates meet residents for dinner the night before the interview day. We interview on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Our program requires the following:
1. Must be a graduate from an American Allopathic/Osteopathic Medical School or an approved International Medical School.
2. Must meet Texas Medical Board Requirements (see licensing requirements of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners http://www.tmb.state.tx.us/)
3. Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas following completion of residency.
4. Applicants must be a US Citizen, a permanent resident or possess a J-1 Visa; we do not support other visas.
5. No U.S. clinical experience is required.
6. We do not offer observerships.
Other helpful websites are http://www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/som/PED/ and http://www.ttuhsc.edu/amarillo/som/ped/residents/faq.aspx
For addition questions, please contact our Pediatric Coordinator, Karen Hendricks via e-mail address, karen.hendricks@ttuhsc.edu or by phone at (806) 354-5570 or fax (806) 354-5536