School of Medicine in Amarillo

Since 1978, the TTUHSC School of Medicine in Amarillo has trained medical students and residents with particular emphasis in clinical care. More than 100 medical students and 100 residents receive training on the Amarillo campus each year.

Because of superior bed-side teaching, a high faculty-to-student ratio, and a wide range of clinical facilities, our student and resident educational experiences are highly rated.

Training sites include:

• On-campus Texas Tech Physicians clinics
• Three area hospitals : Amarillo VA Healthcare System  BSA Health System. Northwest Texas Healthcare System
• Local health department 
• Texas Panhandle Centers Behavioral and Developmental Health
• Area nursing homes
• Private physician offices

Research in Amarillo includes NIH-funded investigators in cancer immunology. Faculty participate in many multicenter clinical trials in cancer treatment. Our Clinical Research Unit allows students and residents to collaborate with faculty and to prepare abstracts and case reports.