Shannon Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Shannon Family Medicine Residency offers a unique rural training experience serving 25 surrounding counties across West Texas. Residents receive broad-spectrum family medicine training with exposure to underserved and medically complex patient populations across inpatient, outpatient, obstetrics, emergency medicine, and procedural settings. Our program emphasizes hands-on learning, close faculty mentorship, continuity of care, and preparation for full-scope rural practice. Residents also hav
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kristy D Edwards, MD
Shannon Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Chelsea Shields, MBA
Shannon Med Ctr
Locations
Shannon Med Ctr
Family Med Pgm
3555 Knickerbocker Rd
San Angelo, TX 76904
120 E Harris Ave
San Angelo, TX 76903
201 E Harris Ave
San Angelo, TX 76903
2018 Pulliam St
San Angelo, TX 76905
3501 Knickerbocker Rd
San Angelo, TX 76904
4482 Sunset Dr
San Angelo, TX 76901
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 19-23 Vacation Days and 5-6 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.