Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Odessa

The four-year Ob/Gyn program was approved in 1988 and is accredited for four residents per year. TTUHSC - Permian Basin is an educational facility that houses classrooms, administrative offices, faculty offices, conference rooms, auditorium and library. The  three-story clinic building houses the ambulatory clinics of the clinical medicine specialties: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Psychiatry and Pediatrics.

Program Information

Format

In-Person

School

School of Medicine

Location

Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa)

Program Type

Residency
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  • Jun 1 Application Opens
  • Oct 1 Application Deadline
  • Jan 1 Start Date
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Program Overview

The TTUHSC buildings are adjacent to Medical Center Hospital, which serves Ector County Hospital District and is supported by a tax base. Medical Center Hospital is mandated to care for the indigent populations that are a large number of high-risk and seriously ill patients. This affords the residents the opportunity to increase their clinical exposure to a myriad of diseases and experiences. Midland Memorial Hospital, located in adjoining Midland, Texas, provides clinical experience for our residents as well.

Curriculum & Coursework

  • PGY1

    • Obstetrics - 2 blocks
    • Gynecology - 2 blocks
    • Night Float - 1 block
    • ER/ICU- 1 block
    • Midland (Ob/Gyn) - 2 block
    • ICU/Midland - 2 block

    PGY2

    • Obstetrics - 2  blocks
    • Gynecology - 1.5 blocks
    • REI - 0.5 block**
    • Midland - 2 blocks
    • Night Float - 1 block
    • UroGyn/Res - 1 block

    PGY3

    • Obstetrics - 2  blocks
    • Gynecology - 1.5 blocks
    • REI - 0.5 block**
    • Midland - 2 blocks
    • Night Float - 1 block 
    • UroGyn/Res - 1 block

    PGY4

    • Chief Obstetrics - 2 blocks
    • Chief Gynecology - 2 blocks
    • Midland – 2 block
    • Night Float – 1 block
    • Baylor Gyn Onc - 1 block*
    • Board Review/Study - 2 weeks

    *Spent in Dallas, Texas, at the Baylor Medical Center.

    **Spent in San Antonio, Texas, at UT Health San Antonio.

How to Apply

Online Application

Application Fee

Transcripts

Admission Requirements

Interviews for Residency Applicants will begin early November 2026. Invitations for interviews will be released starting on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Applications must be received through Residency CAS.

  • Only applications submitted through Residency CAS are considered. Information on how to apply can be found on https://www.residencycas.com/.
  • If you are attending a U.S. medical school, contact the Dean's office of your medical school to apply

If for some reason your school is not participating in the Residency CAS, contact the:

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
409 12th Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20024-2188.
(800) 673-8444

 Residency Requirements

  • The cut off  for Comlex Level 1 is 485 and for USMLE Step 1 is 235
  • All USMLE/Comlex tests must be taken within 7 years
  • You must be a graduate of a U.S. accredited medical school
  • No prior experience needed
  • No foreign medical school graduates accepted
  • No visas sponsored
  • Graduation date within 5 years.    
  • We require 3 letters of reference. Letter from Chair is required

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.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Our goal is to make obtaining a college degree within reach by supporting you with financial aid and scholarships programs. TTUHSC relies on a variety of financial aid sources to increase the university's affordability. This may include scholarships, grants, student loans, and waivers. As a student, please know that you and your family have a dedicated financial aid advisor who can assist you with this process.

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Additional Resources

  • Resident Support

    Residents are assigned to faculty advisors within the department.  It is expected that the advisors provide academic and personal support. In addition, the Texas Tech House Staff Association was created to support the residents in solving issues pertinent to their training.

    Employee Assistant Program is a professional counseling and referral service available to help residents solve work and personal problems. This service is completely confidential and free of charge.

    Expenses Paid by the OB/GYN Department

    In addition to the items above, department will pay for one conference a year to present that residents' scholarly activity. Residents must have "significant involvement" in the project each year. Conference requires Chair's approval prior to registering for conference. 

    Continuing Medical Education Maximum Annual Allowances

    PGY-I *
    PGY-II $600  
    PGY-III $600 
    PGY-IV ** 

    *One-time payment for USMLE Step 3/COMLEX Level 3 exam fee. It is required for all residents to pass the exam by the end of PGY-II year.

    **One-time payment for ABOG board study materials

    Sleeping
    Resident on-call sleeping quarters are provided near the Labor and Delivery unit at Medical Center Hospital and Midland Memorial Hospital.
    Laundry
    2 White coats are provided and laundered at no charge to the resident.
    Meals
    Meal stipend provided at Medical Center Hospital & Midland Memorial Hospital.

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Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Odessa

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    701 W 5th Street
    Odessa, TX 79763
    United States