Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Rural Family Medicine Residency at UT Tyler, established in 2016, aims to prepare family physicians to practice in rural settings through a unique 1-2 format curriculum. Residents initially rotate in Tyler, with opportunities to engage in critical access care in Pittsburg and community involvement. The program emphasizes a balanced lifestyle while addressing major healthcare disparities in Northeast Texas. With collaborative support from the local healthcare system, the residency program prepares residents for meaningful careers in rural family medicine.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Rural Family Medicine Residency at the University of Texas at Tyler is designed to increase access to quality healthcare in rural Northeast Texas. The program is independently accredited and has a strong emphasis on rural medical education. Although the specific IMG acceptance rate is not mentioned, the program accepts graduates from both U.S. and international medical schools, as it aims to develop family physicians who can thrive in rural medical practices.
Categorical Positions
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Program Website
Address
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, Texas 75799
Program Director
Robert Tompkins, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency hosts a diverse group of 10 PGY-1 residents, with active community engagement and partnerships that enhance their training experience. The majority of the residents are driven by a commitment to improving healthcare access in rural areas of Texas.
PGY-1 MD
The current roster reflects that there are 10 MD residents enrolled in the program, indicating a robust cohort of trainees dedicated to family medicine in a rural context.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
The program has 4 of its current PGY-1 residents identified as International Medical Graduates, showcasing its commitment to diversity and inclusion within its residency training.
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The first-year curriculum is delivered in Tyler where the rural family medicine residents rotate with urban (Tyler) residents. Though most PGY1 rotations for the rural and urban residents are identical, a few specialty rotations are exclusive to rural residents. After the first year, residents move to the Pittsburg Critical Access hospital and Rural Health Clinic in Camp County for further rotations.
Application
The application process includes applying through the UT Tyler School of Medicine's graduate medical education portal. Specific deadlines and materials are not detailed in the provided text, but more information can be found through their application page.
# of Locations
The integrated healthcare system includes ten hospitals and over 80 clinic locations within 25,000 square miles in Northeast Texas.
Fellowship
The program offers a tailored curriculum for its residents, with a focus on preparing them for family medicine in rural settings. While specific fellowship opportunities were not detailed, the emphasis on rural health and community involvement indicates pathways for post-residency fellowship positions that align with rural healthcare needs. Recent graduates are expected to pursue careers that enhance medical practice in underserved areas.
Resident Life
Overview
The program is designed to increase access to quality healthcare in rural Northeast Texas, modeled after the first '1-2 format' rural program that began in Washington in 1984, with a close working relationship with the Health Science Center urban program while being independently accredited.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program is a three-year program, with the first year focused on academic and clinical training in urban settings.
Housing
The area offers affordable housing. Current chief residents share a home near the clinic, located on the banks of Lake Bob Sandlin, which is a fifteen-minute drive from the clinic. No specific housing stipends or partnered options are mentioned.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The first-year curriculum is delivered in Tyler where the rural family medicine residents rotate with urban (Tyler) residents. Available activities include hiking, wine tasting, fishing, hunting and camping.
PGY-1 Salary
The annual salary for first-year residents in the Rural Family Medicine Residency program is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
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