Program Overview
Our mission is to provide comprehensive training to residents in the field of Pediatrics, preparing them for successful careers as pediatricians. We emphasize the importance of patient-centered care, evidence-based medicine, and interdisciplinary collaboration, which fosters the development of compassionate and competent pediatricians.
Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community service ensures that our residents receive a comprehensive education that will empower them to make a positive impact on the health and well-being of the communities they serve. Our robust curriculum gives our residents valuable hands-on experience and the skills and expertise needed to succeed in Pediatrics.
Through experiences in a variety of medical and non-medical events throughout Amarillo, our residents make meaningful contributions to the health and well-being of the community. Our residents enjoy an excellent fellowship match rate and are well prepared for fellowship training.
Curriculum
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Residency tracks are guides to help the resident in achieving their education goals and should be modified to fit the individual resident's needs. Residents will choose from the following rotations and Individualized Curricula choices are encouraged.
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- Infectious disease
- Pulmonology
- Neurology
- Allergy/immunology
- Sports medicine
- Nephrology
- Hematology--oncology
- Child abuse
- Additional ER month/ward/nursery
- Private pediatrician's office
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We are partnered with programs in Lubbock and Dallas which allow experiences outside of what is available in Amarillo.
- Adolescent Pediatrics
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Developmental Behavioral
- Endocrinology
- General Pediatrics
- Hematology & Oncology
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Surgery
- Additional Away Electives
How to Apply
Application Requirements
View our SOM House Staff Policies and Procedures, SOM Administrative Policies, as well as a sample contract.
All applications must be received through ERAS. We review USLME scores, transcripts/grades, personal statements, 3-4 letters of recommendation, research, evidence of volunteerism and leadership. Generally, the ERAS application is complete before interview invitations are dispersed. The ERAS application must include transcripts from approved medical schools, Dean’s letter, 3-4 letters of recommendation, personal statement. ECFMG Certification is required for all international medical graduate candidates to be ranked.
- Must be a graduate of an American Allopathic/Osteopathic Medical School or an approved International Medical School.
- Must meet Texas Medical Board Requirements - see licensing requirements of the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners.
- Must be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas following completion of residency.
- Applicants must be a US Citizen, a permanent resident or sponsored for a J-1 Visa; we do not support other visas.
- USMLE Step 1 and 2 must be passed prior to consideration for interview. We recommend but do not require taking USMLE Step 3 prior to the start of residency.
Additional Details:
- We accept international medical graduates from approved programs
- We sponsor J-1 Visa's.
- We do not require US clinical experience.
- We do not offer observerships.
- We do not offer a transitional year (PGY-1).
- We offer seven positions each match year.
Salaries
| Salaries for 2026-2027 (These amounts are for the Amarillo Campus only) | |||||
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| PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | PGY-4 | PGY-5 | PGY-6 |
| $56,263.32 | $58,099.36 | $59,934.03 | $61,767.34 | $63,600.56 | 65,436.71 |
| Previous Years' Salaries | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 | PGY-4 | PGY-5 | PGY-6 |
| 2025-2026 | $56,263.32 | $58,099.36 | $59,934.03 | $61,767.34 | $63,600.56 | $65,436.71 |
| 2024-2025 | $56,263.32 | $58,099.36 | $59,934.03 | $61,767.34 | $63,600.56 | $65,436.71 |
| 2023-2024 | $56,263.32 | $58,099.36 | $59,934.03 | $61,767.34 | $63,600.56 | $65,436.71 |
Benefits
Specific information pertaining to benefits is found in the House Staff Policies and Procedures.
Malpractice Insurance
Aggregates are $100,000 per incident and $300,000 annual aggregate. Professional Liability Division website or call (806) 743-9921
Health Insurance
Group Health/Dental/Vision insurance for residents and eligible dependents.
Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation website
Leave Policies
Paid leave shall be approved for not more than four work weeks for PGY-1 level, and not more than five work weeks for the PGY-2 level and above, subject to each respective residency program requirements and policies.
Leave types include:
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- Family and Parental Leaves of Absence
- Educational Leave
- Jury Duty
- Military Leave not to exceed 15 working days per year
Salaries and Benefits Questions?
We are here to help. Please feel free to call or email us.
Amarillo Graduate Medical Education
Phone: (806) 414-9666
Fax: (806) 351-3787
Email: AmarilloGME@ttuhsc.edu
Additional Resources
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What is your deadline for receiving applications?
Mid-OctoberWhat is your timeline for conducting interviews?
Mid-October through the end of JanuaryDoes the resident have any cost for insurance?
Medical, Dental, and Vision are covered for the residents and family at no cost.How can I apply to your program?
All applications must be submitted through ERAS.Do you offer a transitional year (PGY-1) with your program?
No.How many positions are you offering through the match this year?
7Do you have a cut-off for USMLE scores to consider the application?
We require residency applicants to have reasonable USMLE scores. Passage from first attempt is encouraged but not required.Does the program require USMLE Step 2 to be completed by a certain date to be considered as an applicant?
USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 must be passed prior to consideration for interview.Does your program accept international medical graduates (IMG’S)?
Yes, a J-1 Visa or green card must be held/obtained. No other types of Visas are allowed by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.What types of Visas do you sponsor?
We only sponsor J-1 Visas.How many call days are residents required to take each month?
We have a night shift in place with a senior resident and intern who cover Monday through Friday night for 4 weeks at a time. Weekend call is shared among the remaining senior residents and interns.Do you require or strongly encourage research?
Scholarly activity in the form of publishing a case report in a journal or presenting in a national conference or research publication is a requirement for graduation.Do you require any clinical experience?
No, we do not.What electives are offered?
Adolescent Behavior, Cardiology, Developmental Behavioral, Endocrinology, Hematology & Oncology, Neurology, and Nephrology. We offer rotations in Lubbock, specifically Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Child Abuse, and Pulmonary.
Contact Us
Pediatrics Residency Amarillo
We're here to help. Contact us if you have questions.
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Address
1400 S. Coulter St.
Amarillo, TX 79106
United States
- Phone (806) 414-9786
- Email johnnie.faircloth@ttuhsc.edu
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Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday to Friday