Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UTMB Family Medicine Residency Program, established in 1971, is part of the prestigious University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. As the first academic department of Family Medicine in Texas, it offers a competitive 12-12-12 ACGME-accredited structure, housing 36 residents annually. The program boasts a 100% Board Pass Rate since 2011 and offers robust fellowship matches in various specialties. With a focus on comprehensive education, residents benefit from longitudinal tracks, immersion programs, and specialized rotations ensuring they are well-prepared for both clinical practice and board certification. The inclusive curriculum emphasizes integrative and community medicine, catering to the diverse needs of the population.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Low Competition
What makes up the competitive specialty score?
Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
Yes, the UTMB Family Medicine Residency Program appears to be IMG-friendly. Although there isn't an explicit mention of International Medical Graduates (IMG) or IMG acceptance rate, the program's affiliation with the University of Texas Medical Branch and its comprehensive resources indicate inclusivity. The presence of ECFMG certification and a detailed application process also suggests IMG eligibility.
Categorical Positions
36
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program is structured as a 12-12-12 program accredited by the ACGME, for a total of 36 residents in training annually.
Program Website
Address
Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, Texas 77555-1123
Program Director
Juliet McKee, MD
Program Reviews
Overall Rating
N/A
No Reviews Yet
Program
Director
0.0
Quality of
Training
Diversity &
Inclusion
0.0
0.0
Location
0.0
Property Type
ReviewMyResidency (RMR) Score
The RMR Score:
The first of its kind, this unique metric blends hard data like salaries, resident diversity, and program structure with the power of crowd-sourced insights from students, residents, and alumni. It’s your go-to tool for quickly comparing programs and finding the perfect fit for your journey!
Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster indicates there are 36 residents in total, with a focus on providing individualized attention and comprehensive training through various tracks and immersions catered towards specific interests in Family Medicine.
PGY-1 MD
Current data indicates that the number of PGY-1 MD residents is 12 enrolled in the current academic year.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
First-year residents receive a 4-week orientation block prior to starting rotations and a dedicated behavioral medicine rotation in the second year to enhance patient interaction skills. The curriculum includes point of care ultrasound training, and a dedicated board review rotation in the third year.
Application
For the application process, refer to the 'Application Information' section on the residency program website for specifics about deadlines, application requirements, and tentative interview dates. It is expected of applicants to upload specific materials; details will be provided in that section.
# of Locations
Residents will work at multiple locations including clinics and teaching hospitals in the area.
Fellowship
The program highlights several fellowship opportunities that recent graduates have pursued, including Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, Integrative Medicine, Palliative Care, and Primary Care Dermatology. These fellowships appear to be in collaboration with affiliated institutions, ensuring robust post-graduation career development.
Resident Life
Overview
The program gathers uniqueness from being a 12-12-12 program accredited by the ACGME, the first academic department of Family Medicine in Texas, and from its comprehensive curriculum including tracks in Sports Medicine, Medical Spanish, Hospital Medicine, Integrative Medicine, specialized rotations, and high board pass rate.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
3 years
Housing
Alumni
Alumni of the program have matched into several fellowships in the last seven years, including Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, Integrative Medicine, Palliative Care, and Primary Care Dermatology. The program has seen alumni pursue various paths, particularly those involving fellowships and academic positions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
100% Board Pass Rate since 2011, Fellowship Match residents have matched into several fellowships in the last 7 years, Longitudinal tracks: Sports Medicine, Medical Spanish and Hospital Medicine, Immersion Programs: Faculty Development, OB/Women's Health, Integrative Medicine and Geriatrics, Point Of Care UltraSound Training: A part of our curriculum incorporates the utilization of the portable ultrasound technology, Essentials - 1st year interns receive a 4-week orientation block prior to starting rotations, Behavioral Medicine - 2nd year rotation that specializes in mastery of the art and science of behavioral medicine to strengthen physicians’ ability to engage and activate patients in lasting lifestyle changes, as well as enhance physicians’ own well-being and joy of practice, Board Prep - 3rd year you'll receive a dedicated board review rotation helping you to pass your boards, UWorld is free to all residents, for all three years of training, to assist in preparing for ITE Exams, USMLE Step 3 and ABFM Board Exams, Practice Management – intensive practice management longitudinal curriculum with focused rotation in the third year to prepare each resident for the real world and the business of medicine, Integrative Medicine - dedicated faculty that put the patients at the center of their care and address a full range of physical, emotional, mental, social, spiritual and environmental influences, Procedure Rotation - 4 weeks dedicated to multiple procedural experiences, Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum - We prepare residents to make evidence-based, lifestyle behavior interventions through the Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum Comprehensive, applicable, and flexible curriculum. Upon completion of both the educational and practicum components of the curriculum, residents qualify to sit for the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine certification exam.
PGY-1 Salary
63243
Vacation