Program Overview
Fellows participate in the performance of ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration of the thyroid nodules, insulin pump program, DXA reading, endocrine stimulation or suppression test, and radioactive Iodine ablation under the direct supervision of the clinical faculty. An attending physician supervises the fellow in all clinical encounters and is responsible for providing patient centered clinical teaching.
Curriculum & Coursework
Endocrinology Fellowship Clinical Rotations at MCH, MMH, and Texas Tech Physicians
Fellows rotate in the inpatient clinical setting of two main hospitals including Medical Center Hospital (MCH) and Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH). In addition to inpatient service assignments, fellows are assigned to two month ambulatory blocks in the Texas Tech Physicians Endocrinology and Diabetes Center in Odessa. Fellows are expected to provide call coverage for the outpatient endocrine service.
How to Apply
Online Application
Application Fee
Transcripts
Admissions Requirements
Application Process
The Department of Critical Care Fellowship only accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Information about the service may be obtained from your Dean's Office or from the American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC). International medical graduates may obtain information about ERAS through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).
Resident Application Deadline is September 30, 2026.
Cost & Aid
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Tuition & Fees
The following information is not intended to be comprehensive and is subject to change. Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change by administrative, legislative, or regent action, and changes become effective on the date enacted. The following tuition information should be used only as a guideline for estimating charges.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Competitive Compensation and Benefits for Fellows
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well-being. Details regarding compensation, health coverage, retirement plans, and other benefits are available upon request or through our HR department.
Permian Basin Resident and Fellow Salaries
2025-2026
Year Annual Monthly PGY1 $65,764.23 $5,480.35 PGY 2 $67,251.00 $5,604.25 PGY 3 $69,375.00 $5,781.25 PGY 4 $72,533.00 $6,044.42 PGY 5 $74,686.00 $6,223.83 PGY 6 $76,842.00 $6,403.50 *Effective 10/10/2025
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- Malpractice Coverage is $100,000 per incident and $300,00 annual aggregate
- Group Health Insurance for residents/fellows and eligible dependents
- Dental Insurance for residents/fellows and eligible dependents
- Vision Insurance for residents/fellows and eligible dependents
- Basic Life Insurance for residents/fellows and eligible dependents
- Long-term Disability Insurance for residents/fellows
- Worker's Compensation
- Vacation is approved for not more than 15 working days for PGY levels 1 & 2 and not more than 20 working days for PGY 3 and above**
- Sick Leave for up to 12 working days per year (and accumulates from year to year)
- Family and Parental Leaves of Absence
- Educational Leave
- Military Leave not to exceed 15 working days per year
- 8 free sessions for Individual or Family Counseling
- Eligible for voluntary TDA 403(b) or TexaSaver 457 plan Retirement Plan
- Free parking at affiliated hospitals
- Free gym membership at Mission Fitness
**Each program sets their own vacation guidelines, not to exceed the maximum.
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Welcome to our fellowship program and thank you for taking the time to learn more about us!
Doctor Rama Chemitiganti is a physician leader at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Permian Basin campus. He currently serves as the Director of the Center of Excellence for Diabetes and Endocrinology and Program Director of the Endocrine Fellowship Director. He is also the Regional Medical Director- Western Region of TTUHSC-Managed care. Recently he completed an 8-year stint as the Regional Chairman at the Permian Basin Campus. Under his leadership, they expanded their clinical enterprise, physician training programs, and research productivity. They are committed to improving access to high-quality care for people suffering from Diabetes and cardiometabolic disorders in West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.
His work includes setting up two free clinics, one to serve as a primary care home and the other a specialty diabetes community resource. Both provide much-needed care for persons with no medical insurance. Dr. Chemitiganti’s research focuses on identifying mechanisms to prevent and delay diabetes and its dreaded complications. He is currently studying the impact of combining high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) on inflammation and metabolic health (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05295719; Funded by USDA NIFA grant #2020-67034-31761). He recently completed a study examining a Freehand 3d tomographic ultrasound and ti-rads generating machine learning algorithm to evaluate thyroid nodules to predict cancer. Over the past two decades, he served in several leadership positions at the School of Medicine, county hospitals, and regional and state committees. As an employee of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, he contributes to a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment by promoting equal opportunity, collaboration, and respect following institutional values and ethics.
Dr. Chemitiganti has received multiple seed grants and two endowments to pursue his research and service mission. Dr. Chemitiganti is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of the Endocrine Alliance Academy (FEAA). His scholarship and teaching were recognized through several awards, including the “Dean’s Distinguished Faculty Service Award. He was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (AΩA).
Rama Chemitiganti, MBBS, FACP, FEAA
Regional Medical Director, Western Region -TTUHSC MC
Program Director, Endocrine Fellowship Program
Eliese Teasdale Endowed Chair of Endocrinology
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The Center was established to provide comprehensive care to patients with all Endocrine Disorders (hormonal disturbances), with emphasis on major disorders, such as, diabetes mellitus, lipids disorders and obesity, thyroid disorders including thyroid cancer, and bone health. Find out more about the center here.
Contact Us
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship Odessa
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Address
801 W 4th Street
Odessa, TX 79763
United States
- Phone (432) 703-5006
- Email adrianna.d.hernandez@ttuhsc.edu
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Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday