Emergency Medicine
FAQ
How competitive is the program?
Emergency Medicine is a sought after residency and Texas Tech has a respected program. Although very competitive, there is always a place for qualified candidates.
What shifts do the residents work in the ED?
EM-1's do a total of 4 months in the ED:
1 month - 19
shifts; 1 month - 16 shifts with a reading week; and 2 months -
15 shifts with a week of vacation in each.
EM-2's do a total of 7 months in the ED:
4 months - 18
shifts; 3 months - 14 shifts with a week of vacation in
each.
EM-3's do a total of 7 months in the ED:
4 months of 17
shifts; 3 months of 13 shifts with a week of vacation in
each.
Shifts are generally 12 hours in length.
Does previous training make a difference?
Many programs do not match residents with prior training because of limitations in Medicare funding. Texas Tech feels that for many individuals prior training is a distinct advantage. We recruit individuals with prior training and are eager to have them apply for residency.
Moonlighting Policies
After a successful first year of post graduate education, licensed physicians are permitted to practice medicine for personal compensation as long as they are not on academic probation and are licensed in the state in which they desire to practice. Internal moonlighting is available with similar limitations. Those residents wishing to moonlight must notify the residency director and sign a request before signing or agreeing to any outside contracts. Generally no more than 24 hours in a month will be permitted.