Program Director's Welcome

Thank you for your interest in our program.

The mission of the Texas Tech Internal Medicine Residency is to train compassionate and dedicated internists through a balanced approach to academic rigor and clinical diversity within a supportive, collegial environment. We emphasize camaraderie, teamwork, and clinical innovation while preparing residents to enhance the health of Lubbock, West Texas, and Eastern New Mexico's diverse patient populations. We are committed to providing individualized training tailored to each resident's career interests, promoting clinical autonomy alongside structured learning, and prioritizing scholarly research and personal/professional well-being.

Specific aims of our program include:

• Providing comprehensive internal medicine exposure to prepare residents for independent practice or subspecialty fellowship, as well as success in the American Board of Internal Medicine certifying exam.
• Continuously improving through frequent and thorough program evaluations.
• Structuring residency training to support personal growth and well-being.
• Modeling professionalism to instill a strong sense of responsibility toward patients, peers, and society among our residents.

We will prepare you to seamlessly transition to the next level of training or employment. 

Because the selection of a residency program is a major decision and requires careful consideration, we welcome the opportunity to provide any details about our program that would assist you in your decision-making process. We appreciate your interest in our program and encourage you to visit with us to discuss residency opportunities at TTUHSC.

If you are interested in receiving more information, please email your request to Brandi McKinnon.

J. Drew Payne, DO FACP

Associate Professor

Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency