General Surgery Residency Permian Basin

We are an ACGME-accredited program offering two categorical positions each year from our PGY 1 applicants, with a total of 15 residents currently in training. Our program’s strength lies in our diverse surgical experiences, outstanding community faculty, and unique training opportunities in the Permian Basin.

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Our residents gain invaluable hands-on experience at two primary teaching hospitals:

1. Medical Center Hospital (MCH), Level II Trauma Center located in Odessa, Texas
2. Midland Memorial Hospital (MMH), Level III Trauma Center located in Midland, Texas

These hospitals provide an extensive range of cases, from routine procedures to complex trauma and critical care, giving our residents exposure to the full spectrum of surgical practice.

Our residents are trained by a large dedicated team of community faculty who bring diverse perspectives and a wealth of real-world surgical experience. Our faculty members are passionate about teaching, mentorship, and preparing residents for successful careers. The program provides a broad training in General Surgery, Trauma and Acute Care, HPB, Pediatric, Vascular, Colorectal, Minimally Invasive procedures, ensuring residents are well-prepared for independent practice or fellowship training.

If you are looking for a program with strong operative experience, personalized mentorship, and the opportunity to serve a diverse and growing community, we invite you to explore what TTUHSC Permian Basin has to offer.

Residency Rotations

• Breast Surgery
• Cardiothoracic
• ENT
• General Surgery
• ICU / Critical Care
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Oncology / Endocrine
• Pediatric Surgery
• Plastic Surgery
• Trauma / Acute Care
• Vascular Surgery

Admissions Requirements

View our SOM House Staff Policies and Procedures, SOM Administrative Policies, as well as a sample contract.

All applicant documentation must be uploaded through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) from the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) as this is the only means that we use to accept applications. For additional information about ERAS, students and graduates of US Medical Schools should contact the Student Affairs Office at their Medical Schools or the ERAS website.

Please have your application with supporting documents submitted to ERAS by November 1st of each year.

The following documents are required for interview:

• Completed ERAS Application
• Current CV
• Personal Statement
• Dean’s Letter (MSPE)
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Medical School Transcript
• USMLE Scores
• ABSITE Scores (if applicable)

After your application and supporting documents are received, the Department of Surgery Review Committee will screen them and if indicated, you will be contacted via email with an invitation to interview. Every year, our virtual interviews at TTUHSC Department of Surgery will take place between October and January.

TTUHSC Department of Surgery participates in the NRMP (National Residency Matching Program). We fill two (2) categorical positions from our PGY 1 applicants. Those of you applying for first year positions should obtain information on the match from your Dean or from the NRMP.

To request more information about our program or the application process, please email us at gsresidencypb@ttuhsc.edu.