Odessa Internal Medicine
A Growing Department Committed to Clinical Excellence and 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.
Education
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.
Interview Season Information
- Fellowship programs:
Application deadline for Academic Year 2025 - 2026 is September 30, 2025. We only accept ERAS applications. Interviews will take place between August 2025 - October 2025. - IM Residency program:
Application deadline for Academic Year 2024 - 2025 is October 31, 2024. We only accept ERAS applications. Interviews will take place between November 2024 through January 2025.
Third and fourth year medical students on Internal Medicine rotations develop basic competencies in evaluation and management of adult patients, build a core knowledge of common diseases seen in Internal Medicine, and acquire skills, professional attitudes, and humanistic qualities needed for the care of Internal Medicine patients.
Explore the Internal Medicine Clerkship.
The program is a fully accredited three-year residency designed to provide clinical, academic and professional development of post graduate resident physicians in the field of internal medicine. The program enjoys full accreditation by ACGME without any citations.
Learn more about the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
The Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program is to provide comprehensive training in cardiology, focusing on the competencies put forth by the ACGME. Upon completion of training fellows will have successfully acquired the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for independent practice and certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Discover the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship.
The Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program is dedicated to developing highly skilled intensivists equipped to meet the challenges of modern critical care. This program is designed to equip trainees with the clinical expertise, research acumen, collaborative spirit, and leadership skills necessary to excel in the demanding and dynamic field of critical care medicine.
Dive deeper into the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship
The Endocrinology Fellowship Program is to train physicians to achieve the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of a specialist in Endocrinology. The Permian Basin Campus has the only ACGME accredited adult Endocrinology Fellowship in West Texas.
Find out more about the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship.
The Pulmonology Medicine Fellowship Program designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in pulmonary medicine. We aim to equip our trainees with the skills, knowledge, and professional ethos required to excel as specialists in pulmonary medicine, contributing meaningfully to the advancement of the field and the well-being of patients.
Explore the Pulmonology Medicine Fellowship.
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.
Patient Care
At Texas Tech Physicians, our doctors provide high-value, evidence-based care for a wide range of metabolic and internal medicine needs. As part of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, we are committed to training the next generation of health care professionals, with clinical faculty who bring decades of experience in internal medicine and endocrinology.
Our team delivers comprehensive care for adults, often addressing complex or urgent conditions, and can frequently accommodate same-day appointments. From managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes to treating thyroid disorders, blood pressure complications, and other endocrine concerns, our specialists, educators, and researchers work together to offer effective treatment and support long-term wellness. Explore the link below to learn more about each of our clinics and the extensive services they provide.
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Department of Internal Medicine
Phone: 432.703.5340