Our clinics are designated as patient-centered medical homes (PCMH), a model of care that uses a coordinated, team approach to strengthen the physician-patient relationship
The Baylor College of Medicine - Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Family Medicine Residency is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Our three-year program integrates community and academic, family practice and multispecialty, in a non-competitive culture of cooperation across all disciplines.
We accept six residents per year.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.
Curriculum
About the program
Inpatient service
The family medicine hospital service is run by our faculty and residents. We admit patients who receive their primary care in the surrounding Baylor Scott & White family medicine clinics. It is a comprehensive experience to further training in inpatient medicine while maintaining a focus on continuity of care.
Outpatient service
On the outpatient side, residents enjoy the variety of patients seen in the family medicine residency clinic, which leads to a strong foundation in primary care. Patient-centered teams help residents manage their own panel of patients. In the Baylor Scott & White Health system, we benefit from a well integrated EMR and network of specialty physicians to provide high quality care.
Call schedule
There is minimal call for our residents, who cover the family medicine hospital service in day and night shifts. There are in house weekend calls shared by the PGY-2 class and no call or night shifts in the PGY-3 year.
Rotations
PGY-1
| Two weeks | Two weeks |
|---|---|
| FM hospital service | |
| FM clinic | Night float |
| Neurology | |
| General surgery | Night float |
| Nursery | |
| Pedi ED | Night float |
| OB | |
| Minor surgery | Night float |
| Cardiology | |
| Pedi ward | |
| FM hospital service | |
| OB | |
PGY-2
| Two weeks | Two weeks |
|---|---|
| FM hospital service | |
| QI-PopHlth-ComMed | Night float |
| Pedi clinic | |
| Elective | |
| ED | |
| Minor surgery | Night float |
| FM hospital service | |
| Behave science | Night float |
| Ortho | |
| Geriatrics | |
| CVICU or MICU Resident Choice | |
| ID | |
PGY-3
| Two weeks | Two weeks |
|---|---|
| FM hospital service | |
| FM hospital service | |
| Pedi acute care | |
| Dermatology | Behave science |
| FM Clinic | |
| Pedi Ed | QI-PopHlth |
| Gyn | |
| Sports medicine | |
| Ed | Elective |
| Elective | |
| Elective | |
| Elective | |
Conferences
Noon lectures
The family medicine conference is held twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday starting at noon. Topics are varied and evidence-based, covering the entire spectrum of medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, behavioral science and psychiatry. Lunch is provided.
Afternoon workshops
The second Thursday of the month is set aside for resident business and learning. During this time, the residents have protected time with the chief resident and program director to discuss any burning issues of the day.
This afternoon also includes learning time for workshops like suturing, pulmonary function tests or treadmill testing. On special occasions residents may head over to the simulation center, where residents can practice code situations in a safe but realistic environment.
Following the workshop is a case conference or journal club.
How to apply
We use the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) to electronically accept residency applications, letters of recommendations, dean’s letters, transcripts and other credentials directly from your medical school.
Application requirements
Eligible applicants should also provide:
- Transcript from medical school
- Dean's letter
- Three letters of reference from faculty of medical school (or residency/fellowship experience, if applicable)
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae/resume (optional, but preferred)
- Record of other graduate medical experience, if applicable
- USMLE scores (applicants must have passed USMLE or COMLEX steps 1 & 2)
- ECFMG certificate, if foreign medical graduate
- Recent photograph (optional)
Our program number is 172520.
Deadline for applications is November 15.
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Faculty and residents
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented residents bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Stipend and benefits
In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Well-being resources
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.
Life in Temple
Temple uniquely offers a combination of access to big-city conveniences while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.
Contact us
Samera Hall
Program Administrator
Phone: 254.771.8401
Fax: 254.771.8270
Email: Samera.Hall@BSWHealth.org
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Santa Fe
1402 W. Avenue H
Temple, TX 76504