Texas Tech University (Permian Basin) Program
About This Program
The TTUHSC Permian Basin Family Medicine Residency offers a comprehensive, patient-centered education grounded in vision, leadership, relationships, and strong habits. With 2 core sites and 6 rural training tracks across Texas and New Mexico, residents gain hands-on experience in community-based clinics and telehealth, serving underserved populations. Our program promotes whole-family care, leadership development, scholarship, and inquiry. 'Learn more than medicine. From here, it is possible.' -
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ikemefuna Okwuwa, MD
Texas Tech Univ HSC Permian Basin
Primary Program Contact
Tabitha Olivan, MD
Texas Tech Univ HSC Permian Basin
Locations
Texas Tech Univ HSC Permian Basin
Ste 3174
701 W 5th St
Odessa, TX 79763
701 W 5th St
Odessa, TX 79763
1400 S Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79106
4800 Alberta Ave
El Paso, TX 79905-2709
500 W 4th St
Odessa, TX 79760
2443 W 16th St
Odessa, TX 79763
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- 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 10 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 or outside 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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 10-20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.