Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Amarillo

03/24/2026

Members of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Internal Medicine and Pediatric residency teams, along with TTUHSC faculty in Amarillo, attended the Southern Regional Meeting of The Southern Society for Clinical Investigation in New Orleans. The group presented over 30 posters and oral abstracts. Three of the presentations were award winners.

The Southern Society for Clinical Investigation is dedicated to the advancement of medical research and the exchange of knowledge, information and ideas. Its members are committed to mentoring future generations of medical investigators and promoting careers in academic medicine.

03/24/2026

As the final week of the OurHSC Employee Giving Campaign begins, there’s still time to make an impact!

The OurHSC Employee Giving Campaign is a faculty and staff–driven opportunity to support the programs, people and priorities that strengthen here in Amarillo. Together, our collective giving can make a meaningful difference, and it's easy to do through payroll deduction. Find your reason to give today through March 30. As a thank you, everyone who signs up will receive a TTUHSC t-shirt.

Learn more and make your gift at www.ttuhsc.edu/our-hsc.

03/23/2026

Brian Weis, M.D., Regional Dean of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, spoke with ABC 7 Amarillo about the importance of regular STD testing, emphasizing that early testing and treatment are key to preventing serious health complications. Amarillo ranks among the top U.S. cities for s*xually transmitted infection cases.

With Valentine’s Day prompting many to think about safe s*x, a doctor at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center is urging people of all ages to get tested regula

03/23/2026

Fourth-year students from the TTUHSC-Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy celebrated residency assignments on Match Day this week. In total, 21 students were successfully matched and will go on to complete PGY-1 residency training.

Fourth-year Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy students have learned where they will spend the next stage of their training during Pharmacy Residency Match Day.

03/21/2026

At Friday's Match Day ceremony, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine learners on the Amarillo Campus were recognized for their outstanding work. Congratulations and good luck to all of the learners. A special congratulations to all of these awardees:
🏆Family Medicine Outstanding Student: Eloise D'haiti
🏆Family Medicine Chairman's Awards: Skyler Thipaphay
🏆Outstanding FMAT Student: Bethany Rohrbach
🏆Internal Medicine Outstanding Student: Luke Whelchel
🏆Benjamin V. Salazar, M.D., Memorial Award Outstanding Student in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Delaney Sauers
🏆Maurice Dyer, M.D., Memorial Scholarship Outstanding Student in Pediatrics: Rachel DeGroot
🏆Naqvi Family Scholarship Award: Caitlin Tayag
🏆Gerald Holman, M.D., Pediatric Scholarship Award: Joselin Garcia
🏆Psychiatry Outstanding Student Award: Kyle Mangum
🏆Surgery Outstanding Student Award: Geuel Simiyu
🏆Surgery Chairman's Award: Jaina Eckert
🏆J. Rush Pierce, M.D., Award: Luke Whelchel
🏆W. Mitchel Jones, M.D., Medical Student Award: Ali Rizvi
🏆Bernie Mittemayer, M.D., Medical Student Award: Skylar Thipaphay
🏆E.K. Jones, M.D., Award: Kyle Schnell
🏆Potter Randall Medical Alliance Scholarship: Bethany Rohrbach
🏆Steven L. Berk, M.D., Overall Outstanding Student: Kyle Mangum
🏆Outstanding Resident: Lois Mendez, M.D.
🏆Mario Feola, M.D., Outstanding Faculty Award: Amy Stark M.D.

03/20/2026

🎉It's MATCH DAY! 🎉

In an exciting ceremony on Friday morning, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine students from the Amarillo campus discovered where they will spend the next several years during their residency training. In total, 47 students from the Amarillo campus matched into residency programs; 40% of those students will stay in Texas for their residencies, and 49% of them will go into primary care residencies.

03/20/2026

Today is Match Day for students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine! Kyle Mangum and Luke Whelchel, two fourth-year medical students on the Amarillo campus, stopped by KAMR Local 4 News to talk about their journeys through medical school and what they're hoping to do once they leave Amarillo.

Kyle Mangum and Luke Whelchel, M.D. candidates with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine joined Today in Amarillo on Wednesday morning to discuss Match Day.

03/19/2026

March is , a time to recognize the important role social workers play in strengthening our communities. At Texas Tech Physicians, our social workers support patients facing unique and often challenging situations by connecting them with vital community resources and agency support. Their work helps bridge gaps in access to health care and social services while providing guidance and compassion during a patient’s most vulnerable moments.

03/18/2026

All facilities and Texas Tech Physicians clinics will be closed Friday, March 20, in observance of TTUHSC's spring break. We'll resume regular business hours on Monday, March 23.

03/17/2026

Congratulations to Ulrich Bickel, M.D., professor of pharmaceutical sciences and associate dean for sciences at the TTUHSC-Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, on receiving the 2026 Distinguished Research Award at the 2026 Chancellor’s Council Distinguished Teaching and Research Awards ceremony.

He was recognized for academic excellence, one of the most prestigious honors awarded to faculty across the Texas Tech University System. Dr. Bickel’s dedication to research and education continues to inspire colleagues and learners, making a meaningful impact across .

03/16/2026

Access to quality health care should never be out of reach. At Texas Tech Physicians, our sliding fee discount program helps make care more affordable for eligible patients, ensuring individuals and families in the community can receive the services they need.

If cost has ever been a concern, we encourage you to learn more and see if you qualify. For more information, email financialassistance@ttuhsc.edu or call (806)414.9720.

03/16/2026

Students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Health Professions in Amarillo wrapped up a fun season of coaching soccer with Turn Center’s Kids Inclusion program. This unique program invites kids with and without disabilities to play together on the same team to learn teamwork, build confidence and stay active.

Turn Center, a local nonprofit providing therapy services for children, is always looking for volunteer coaches. Learn more at turncenter.org.