Shannon Medical Center Program
About This Program
We prepare internists to serve rural areas like West Texas, with a strong emphasis on POCUS, procedures, bedside clinical skills, empathy, and compassionate care. Residents interested in primary care can pursue additional outpatient experiences. Those considering fellowship receive mentorship and academic support through our Texas A&M affiliation. Research opportunities are available but not required. PGY-1 residents are always supervised, fostering confidence in a supportive learning environme
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Sharlet Slough, DO, MBA, DO
Shannon Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Timothy Stetar, MPH
Shannon Medical Center
Locations
3501 Knickerbocker Rd
San Angelo, TX 76904
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 from a department chair
- 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 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
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.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.