Texas Tech University Health Center
By Litzy Guevara
Description
Standard four-year program
- consists of first two years at Lubbock campus learning about body systems and disease
- clinical training in years three and four at Amarillo, Lubbock or Permian Basin campuses.
Internist specializing in infectious disease
Requirements
- four year medical school
- three year intensive residency program in internal medicine
- pass the Medical Licensing Examination
Types of Specialties
- infectious disease
- sport medicine
- critical care medicine
- etc.
Work Hours
- four to five days per week with normal hours
- see about twenty-four patients a day
- able to develop long-term relationships with patient and patients family
Salary
- average annual internist salary (no matter the specialty) range from $184,200 to $231,691
Enrollment Process
Step 1
Submit a freshman application and pay a non-refundable application fee.
Step 2
Have an official high school transcript showing GPA and class rank sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Step 3
Have college entrance test scores, either the SAT or the ACT, sent from the testing agency at the time the test is taken.
What to Expect
Red Raider Orientation
- opportunity for new students to learn about Texas Tech University and the programs and services offered.
- bring comfortable shoes and clothing for RRO
Cost to Attend
- for a graduate, it costs about $24,545 for everything including tuition, room and board, books and supplies, transportation, and personal.
What to do after
Get a job
Be an intern
Pay back school
if not already payed back
Work Cited
"Internal Medicine Career Guide: Job Description, Qualifications & Career Outlook." Gap Medics US. 2013. Web. 07 Apr. 2016.
"School of Medicine." School of Medicine. Web. 07 Apr. 2016.
"Admission Requirements." Office of Official Publications. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Apr. 2016.