Academic Department of Internal Medicine - Odessa

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A Growing Department Committed to Clinical Excellence & Medical Education

The department is dedicated to patient care, teaching at the fellowship, resident and medical student levels, and research. It is a strong and growing department with a close faculty-fellow/resident/student interrelationship. 

At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), our Internal Medicine Programs are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of skilled, compassionate physicians. We provide comprehensive training opportunities through our Clerkship, Residency and Fellowship programs, all grounded in TTUHSC’s mission of excellence, innovation, and integrity in patient care.

ACGME Full Accreditation

The TTUHSC Permian Basin Department of Internal Medicine enjoys accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in the for Internal Medicine Residency along with Endocrinology, Cardiology, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowships.

The ACGME establishes national standards for programs and regularly inspects those programs for assurances of compliance. The programs also operates under campus level governance according to the House Staff Policies and Procedures, which are updated annually to assure the welfare of physicians-in-training.

Simulation Based Training

The simulation-based training program provides a state-of the art learning environment, with the training process and debrief remaining at the forefront nationally.