Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
Welcome to the Family Medicine residency program located in Athens, Texas, where the tradition of full scope family medicine meets evidence-based graduate medical education. Our mission is to train resident physicians to provide high-quality healthcare for patients of all ages throughout various life phases, focusing on both disease prevention and management. The program provides unique opportunities to serve rural populations and fosters a personalized mentoring experience due to its unopposed training environment with a full roster of 18 residents.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Family Medicine residency program in Athens, Texas welcomes applicants from international medical graduates (IMGs), offering a supportive environment for such candidates through their comprehensive curriculum and training in family medicine. It emphasizes training in underserved rural areas, reflecting a commitment to diversity and inclusion in healthcare education.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 per year
Program Website
Address
3900 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75799
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Current Residents
Overview
Currently, there are 18 residents in the Family Medicine residency program. The program has a robust training structure that focuses on comprehensive patient care and personalized mentorship from core faculty and community physicians. Each cohort consists of six residents, allowing for individualized supervision and support throughout their training.
PGY-1 MD
6
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum allows flexible training tailored to the resident's aspirations and includes unopposed training in inpatient, critical care, labor & delivery, and emergency medicine, alongside personalized mentorship from core faculty and community physicians.
Application
Apply to the School of Medicine (specific application link not provided).
# of Locations
Residents work at the UT Health Athens hospital and establish partnerships with local community clinics, providing a variety of learning locations.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Family Medicine program in Athens, Texas, accredited in 2020, offers a unique opportunity to serve rural populations with full-scope family medicine and evidence-based graduate medical education.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts 3 years, accommodating 18 residents with a focus on high-quality healthcare for patients of all ages.
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Alumni
Alumni commonly pursue fellowships or positions in family medicine, but specific details are not available in the text.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Competitive salary and benefits package including training in surgical obstetrics, unopposed training in inpatient and emergency medicine, and opportunities to serve rural populations.
PGY-1 Salary
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