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TTUHSC School of Medicine Names New Department of Internal Medicine Chair

By Suzanna Cisneros
August 31, 2018

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine announced the appointment of Santhosh K.G. Koshy, M.D., MBA, as the new chair of the Department of Internal Medicine.

Amarillo Grad Students, Resident Earn Awards, Travel Scholarships

By Mark Hendricks
August 16, 2018

Six graduate students from the School of Pharmacy’s Graduate Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a School of Medicine resident topped off their summers with poster awards and travel scholarships.

A Class of Champions

By Suzanna Cisneros
August 06, 2018

180 medical students of the class of 2022 who received their first white coat at the TTUHSC School of Medicine's White Coat Ceremony August 3.

When Jaroudi was a first-year student, she approached then Student Government President Mike Russell about a space to help alleviate stress for students. More than 100 students responded to a questionnaire wanting a tranquility room.

TTUHSC School of Medicine Named Second Most Affordable Medical School in the Country

By Suzanna Cisneros
August 02, 2018

The U.S. News and World Report ranked the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine as the second most affordable medical school in the country for out-of-state students.

TTUHSC to Join Amarillo Foundation in Pediatric Cancer Fight

By Mark Hendricks
June 19, 2018

The MTK Foundation, the TTUHSC Schools of Medicine and Pharmacy and the TTUHSC Department of Pediatrics in Amarillo announced a partnership to fund cutting edge research pertaining to pediatric cancer that will take place in Amarillo.

Jane Gilmore Named TTU System Student Regent

By Brett Ashworth
June 06, 2018

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Jane Gilmore as student regent for the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents for the 2018-19 academic year, his office announced yesterday (June 5).

The 99 Club: Texas Tech Physicians Ranking High

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 01, 2018

This year 22 Texas Tech Physicians' providers were recognized as members of the "99 Club." To earn this status, providers must be ranked at the 99th percentile for a full year of seeing patients.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Honors Graduates at Commencement Ceremonies

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 01, 2018

More than 1,000 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) graduates received degrees in various health disciplines from the Schools of Nursing, Health Professions and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

School of Medicine Honors Faculty For Outstanding Contributions

By Suzanna Cisneros
June 01, 2018

The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine honored faculty members at the annual Dean's Faculty Appreciation ceremony on May 11. The Dean's Awards were created to honor outstanding and dedicated support in medical education, research, patient care and administration.

School of Medicine in Amarillo Recognizes Residents

By Kelly Podzemny
May 31, 2018

The TTUHSC School of Medicine in Amarillo honored its graduating residents May 30 during the 30th annual Resident Recognition Lunch at the Amarillo Country Club.

TTUHSC Pediatrician Receives TMA's Highest Honor

By Suzanna Cisneros
May 25, 2018

For decades of child health care Varma has provided, while also shaping medical students into future physicians, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) honored him with its 2018 TMA Distinguished Service Award

TTUHSC Surgeons Bringing Tele-Trauma to the Texas Panhandle

By Justin Patterson
May 04, 2018

The TTUHSC Department of Surgery in Amarillo will soon roll out new technology to help smaller rural hospitals and clinics gain direct access to a trauma surgeon in Amarillo.

Amarillo Internal Medicine Residents Shine at National Conference

By Mark Hendricks
May 04, 2018

Residents in the School of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine in Amarillo presented 11 research posters last month at the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) Annual Meeting in Denver.

Lubbock City Lights Continues Tradition

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April 30, 2018

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Medicine first-year students hosted the 21st Annual Lubbock City Lights Charity Gala & Casino Night April 27. The event raised more than $61,000.

Medical Students Honored at VA Ceremony

By Justin Patterson
April 03, 2018

The Amarillo VA Healthcare System recognized four medical students from the TTUHSC campus in Amarillo March 30 as part of Women’s History Month.

Making a difference: The Free Clinic Extraordinary Volunteers

By Suzanna Cisneros
April 03, 2018

Andrew Pham, a second-year medical student from Austin, Texas reflects on the impact of The Free Clinic as a medical student.

REMEDY Program Collects Items for Those in Need

By Justin Patterson
April 03, 2018

As part of the REMEDY (Recovered Medical Equipment for the Developing World) program, TTUHSC students from the School of Medicine in Amarillo collected unused medical equipment from our area to send to communities in need across the globe.

Amarillo Medical Students Celebrate at Match Day

By Justin Patterson
April 03, 2018

Fifty-four graduating students from the TTUHSC School of Medicine in Amarillo participated in the 34th annual National Residency Matching Program, also known as Match Day, on March 16 at the Amarillo Country Club.

New Treatment Described at Lunch & Learn Program

By Mark Hendricks
April 03, 2018

Tim Bowles, senior administrator for the TTUHSC Department of Psychiatry in Amarillo, was the featured speaker March 13 at a Lunch & Learn series hosted by the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health.