Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Mark Sigler, M.D., an assistant professor of internal medicine at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus in Amarillo, recently delivered an enlightening lecture on Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction (BLVR). Dr. Sigler’s expertise gave attendees valuable insights into how BLVR is shaping the future of pulmonary care at Texas Tech Physicians in Amarillo.

“✅ WCLC complete, 🩸 ASH next!” Sakditad, an internal medicine resident at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus in Lubbock, recently presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer 2024 in San Diego. #TTUHSC is proud to have incredible residents representing the university as they accomplish greatness and spread knowledge at conferences across the country.

Today is National #InternalMedicineDay! Join us in celebrating the essential role internists play every day. They are united by a commitment to excellence and make a positive difference in their daily work, in the lives of their patients and in their profession. #IMproud

The Texas Tech Mental Health Initiative (TTMHI) was recently selected as the 2024 Outstanding Statewide Partner by the Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative. Nancy Trevino, Ph.D., director of the TTMHI and expert with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Department of Psychiatry, accepted the award on behalf of the initiative at this year’s annual Texas Suicide Prevention Symposium. The TTMHI was chosen for their participation in statewide initiatives and vital resources provided across the region for suicide prevention.

“Here’s to the final countdown to May!👆🏻👩🏼⚕️” Lauren, a medical student at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, is enthusiastic to crush her last year of medical school before taking on a residency program. Way to go, Lauren!

“Serving the community and looking good while doing it 👏🏼 🏥” Our Emergency Medicine residents at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center are ready to take on Lubbock’s health needs with compassion and excellence!

Medical students from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center campus in #Amarillo recently rolled up their sleeves to fight hunger in the Panhandle by volunteering at the High Plains Food Bank! Together, the Family Medicine Interest Group sorted 24,000 pounds of food – that's 20,000 meals for people in the region!

The Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act, authored by Lubbock state representative Dustin Burrows, is now in effect, giving Texas parents more power over a child’s actions on social media. Natalie Scanlon, Ph.D., a psychologist with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center tells KCBD-TV it’s important for parents to be involved.

Our Family Medicine residents at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Permian Basin campus had a great time at the joint injection workshop recently! Residents got some hands-on learning experiences in collaboration with the #TTUHSC Emergency Medicine Fellows.

“Last LMSA National Conference as a medical student! 🩺🤍” Angela, a medical student at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is excited to spend her last year of medical school on The Latino Medical Student Association board and grateful for the friends and supporters she has met along the way. The #TTUHSC School of Medicine chapter is part of the LMSA Southwest region.