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π—ͺπ—˜ 𝗔π—₯π—˜ π—§π—›π—˜ 𝗙𝗨𝗧𝗨π—₯π—˜ 𝗒𝗙 π—›π—˜π—”π—Ÿπ—§π—›. Transforming health care education, patient care and research for West Texas and beyond.

Lubbock, TX
Joined April 2009
Last month, internal medicine residents in Odessa attended the Texas Society of Clinical Oncology 2026 Annual Conference. Aanchal Tamrakar, M.D., and Shourya Meyur, M.D., presented their research and were recognized as Outstanding Hematology/Oncology Trainees! #TxSCO2026
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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
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β€œfirst stick πŸ©ΊπŸ©ΊπŸ©ΊπŸ©Ίβ€ Brooklyn, a nursing student at the #Abilene campus, was excited about her #FirstIV start! For many #TTUHSC nursing students, it’s a tradition to celebrate this milestone by posing with the tourniquet from their first IV start or blood draw.
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Several #TTUHSC pediatrics residents in Lubbock recently attended the @TXPeds Annual Meeting! They engaged in thought-provoking education sessions, explored hands-on workshops and experienced the largest gathering of pediatricians in Texas.
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October is #PTmonth! @APTAtweets defines physical therapists as β€œmovement experts.” A #PhysicalTherapist uses specialized therapy techniques, assistive devices, exercises and training to help patients develop, regain or maintain their physical abilities. #ChoosePT
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Congratulations to Aayusha Dhakal, M.D., a PGY-2 #TTUHSC internal medicine resident in the Permian Basin, on presenting at not just one, but TWO conferences this fall! She presented her work in Rheumatology at both the NYRIF West and CCR West 2026 conferences.
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Karla Daniele, M.D., a Texas Tech Physicians breast surgical oncologist in Lubbock, discusses advances in mastectomies that preserves sensation for #BreastCancer patients.
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Expectant mothers and their children have another option for healthcare thanks to a familiar provider. The #TTUHSC School of Nursing celebrated the opening of Grand Expectations Health Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Tuesday. ttuhsc.edu/stories/grand-exp…
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β€œI’m a huge fan of the red scrubs!!!πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰πŸ˜‰β€ Kendall, an incoming #TTUHSC nursing student at the #Abilene campus, was excited start the Traditional BSN program. Nursing students are easy to spot on campus thanks to their signature bold, red scrubs!
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The #TTUHSC School of Nursing and Institute of Telehealth and Digital Innovation recently welcomed high school students from across the region for the Next Stop Nursing Camp at the #Amarillo campus!
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October is #BreastCancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is unfortunately prevalent, with 1 in 8 women being diagnosed in their lifetime. Catching breast cancer early is critical because it makes treatment significantly less severe.Β  Read more here! β†’ ttuhsc.edu/stories/helpful-r…
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Several resident physicians in the #TTUHSC Pediatrics Residency program in Lubbock recently attended the @AmerAcadPeds’ AAP Experience National Conference & Exhibition in San Diego! Tammy Lewis, D.O., even presented an abstract. #AAP2026
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β€œGrand Rounds βœ…β€ Sora, a @TTUHSCSOP pharmacy student at the #Dallas campus was excited to present at Grand Rounds – a major milestone for students nearing the end of pharmacy school.
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National #PharmacyWeek is Oct. 18-24! @TTUHSCSOP expands on the pharmacist’s role in health care. Nationally recognized as one of the most comprehensive #pharmacy programs, graduates leave with extensive interprofessional experience, expertise and clinical practice.
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Expectant mothers and their children have another option for healthcare thanks to a familiar and trusted provider. The #TTUHSC School of Nursing celebrated the opening of Grand Expectations Health Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house today. ttuhsc.edu/stories/grand-exp…
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Karla Daniele, M.D., a Texas Tech Physicians breast surgical oncologist, says the earlier #BreastCancer is diagnosed, the easier it is to treat. So, she encourages women to be proactive about their breast health. Read more here! β†’ ttuhsc.edu/stories/helpful-r…
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Internal Medicine residents at the #Odessa campus recently traded their scrubs for running shoes and took on the Desert Dash 5K and 10K run benefitting the @MCHOdessa Foundation!
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β€œOne stick closer to being a RNβœ¨πŸ©Ίβ€οΈπŸ‘†πŸ»β€ Madilyn, a nursing student in Lubbock, was excited about her first IV start! For students in the #TTUHSC School of Nursing, it’s something of a tradition to pose for a photo with the tourniquet from their first IV start or blood draw.
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β€œOfficially finished with Grand Rounds! πŸ«‘πŸΎβ€ Stephen, a @TTUHSCSOP pharmacy student at the #Abilene campus was excited to present at Grand Rounds – a major milestone for students nearing the end of pharmacy school.
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James Tarbox, M.D., a Texas Tech Physicians allergist and immunologist, joins the β€œTexas Tech Health Check” podcast to discuss respiratory problems this time of year. Listen here! β†’ healthcheck.buzzsprout.com/6…
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