Texas Tech University (Amarillo) Program
About This Program
The Pediatric Residency at TTUHSC's Amarillo campus is a tight-knit community of physicians with a mission to train confident and compassionate pediatricians who deliver evidence-based and family-centered care for a diverse pediatric population. Our community of pediatricians, both generalists and specialists, provide one-on-one guidance to our residents providing unique educational opportunities for them. https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/amarillo/pediatrics/default.aspx
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Johnnie W Faircloth, MD
Texas Tech Univ Health Science Ctr at Am
Primary Program Contact
Dawn Larson
Texas Tech Univ HSC Amarillo
Locations
Texas Tech Univ Health Science Ctr at Am
Dept of Pediatrics
1400 S Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79106-1786
1400 S Coulter St
Amarillo, TX 79106
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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Oct 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2025 - Dec 18, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2026 - Dec 18, 2026
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
- Major medical for domestic partners
- 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 21-28 Vacation Days and 7 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.