Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program
About This Program
Our program is a unique unopposed training program at our community hospital in Amarillo- BSA. We do have other residency programs on our campus that primarly work at NWTH; rotations during PGY-1 allow time spent at both locations with all specialties. Our program offers a supportive, community medicine based environment with supportive faculty. Many of our elective rotations are with previous residency graduates, offering residents a roubust training in different practice settings.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nolan D Farmer, DO
TTUHSC Amarillo
Primary Program Contact
Joanne Ascensio
Texas Tech Univ HSC Amarillo
Locations
TTUHSC Amarillo
Ste 5100
1400 S Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79106-1786
1400 S Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79106
1501 S Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79175
6010 Amarillo Blvd W
Amarillo, TX 79106
1600 Wallace Blvd
Amarillo, TX 79105
539 Se 2nd St
Tulia, TX 79088
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
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20-25 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.