Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) General Surgery Residency
Odessa, TexasUniversityTrains at Medical Center Hospital
Listed among 360 general surgery programs.
How it scores
- Clinical training19Bottom half in general surgery
- Faculty depth14Bottom half in general surgery
- Research25Bottom half in general surgery
- Pay and cost of living47Bottom half in general surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other general surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) General Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Location | Odessa, Texas |
| Main training hospital | Medical Center Hospital |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $65,764 (2025-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,099 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 5 times |
| Visa sponsorship | Not stated |
| Positions a year | 2 |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) general surgery
3 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
- Successful Redo Surgical Replacement of a Flail Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve: A Case ReportAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
- Successful Surgical Extraction of an Embolized Iliac Vein Stent from the Right Heart: A Case ReportAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) general surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Odessa, Texas. Its main training hospital is Medical Center Hospital.
How much do general surgery residents earn at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin)?
PGY-1 residents earn $65,764 a year (2025-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,099 a month.
Does Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) sponsor visas for general surgery residents?
The program's website does not say. Ask the program before you apply.
How is Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (Permian Basin) ranked for general surgery?
Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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