Permian Basin
,TX
Welcome to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center(TTUHSC), where a dedication to education, patient care, and research has impacted the health of West Texas and beyond for more than 50 years. We meet the healthcare needs of more than 2.75 million people who live throughout a vast 108-county stretching from the Texas Panhandle south to the Permian Basin and west into Eastern New Mexico.
Our passion, since our founding in 1969, has been improving health outcomes in the most unreached, underserved communities in West Texas and around the world. If you share that passion – if medicine is as much a vocation as an occupation for you – then you’ll find a curriculum and a community ready to make your life our purpose. Welcome to your future. We have established ourselves as a leader in education and patient care and continue to build a top-ranked research environment with significant studies underway in areas such as aging, cancer, reproduction, genetic diseases, and rural health.
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative healthcare professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research
TTUHSC educates students, provides patient care, and conducts biomedical and clinical research. We graduate the most healthcare professionals in the state of Texas. Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, and cutting-edge research, we are training the next generation of highly qualified health professionals. To date, we have trained more than 28,000 healthcare professionals who now serve patients and drive medical discovery in tangible, life-changing ways – both for the 2.75 million people in our immediate service area and beyond.
• The AAMC has ranked Texas Tech #1 in faculty satisfaction (Promotion & Tenure, Transparency, Women's satisfaction in the workplace)
• Top 10% in the U.S. for diversity
• TTUHSC Graduating Medical students are in the top 15%
• Clinical Research Unit
• Collaboration with area hospitals
At TTUHSC - You are the Future of Health: TTUHSC-School of Medicine
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Community: Permian Basin (Midland/Odessa)
Welcome to the Permian Basin, a region at the forefront of the nation's petroleum industry, attracting global, national, and regional corporations. This dynamic area boasts a flourishing economy, sustained population growth, and a diverse economic landscape that supports continued development. Whether you're considering Midland or Odessa, both cities offer unique opportunities and a welcoming atmosphere for families seeking new horizons.
Midland: A Rising Star in West Texas
Nestled in the heart of West Texas, Midland stands as a city on the rise, offering a vibrant economy and abundant job prospects. Despite its small-town charm, Midland provides all the conveniences of a growing urban center. The revitalized downtown district buzzes with trendy shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, reflecting the city's newfound vibrancy.
Nature enthusiasts will appreciate Midland's proximity to vast open spaces, parks, and recreational areas, taking full advantage of the area's semi-arid climate and expansive Texas skies. The city is also home to quality schools, modern healthcare facilities, and affordable real estate, with a cost of living well below the national average. Midland is the perfect place to establish roots, build a career, and contribute to the flourishing energy and optimism emanating from this up-and-coming hub of the Permian Basin!
Odessa: A Thriving Hub of Opportunity
Embrace the thriving opportunities and affordability that Odessa offers, in the heart of the Permian Basin. This West Texas town boasts a vibrant culture and a tight-knit community that readily welcomes newcomers. Recent growth in the oil and gas industries has propelled Odessa's economy, resulting in job opportunities, infrastructure upgrades, and a palpable sense of excitement.
For leisure activities, Odessa boasts several beautiful parks, top-ranked golf courses, a lively performing arts scene, and attractions like the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. The housing market and cost of living in Odessa remain exceptional, with incentives for new businesses contributing to the overall economic prosperity of the region.
With its small-town heart and modern-day momentum, Odessa invites you to be part of its success story. This energetic community in the Lone Star State is on the rise, and it welcomes new residents to join and contribute to its ongoing growth. Consider Odessa as your home and embark on an exciting journey in this thriving Permian Basin hub!
