Baylor All Saints Medical Center Fort Worth Program

The Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, is a prestigious three-year training program that is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The program offers a comprehensive educational experience within an emergency department characterized by high acuity and diverse patient populations, including specialized groups such as transplant and cardiothoracic patients. Each year, the program admits seven residents, ensuring an intimate training environment that fosters individual growth and development.

The program emphasizes critical care exposure, allowing residents to engage extensively in medical, surgical, neonatal, and pediatric intensive care units. Specifically, residents will participate in a total of 6.5 rotations (equating to approximately 26 weeks) in various ICUs, including Medical ICU (MICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), Pediatric ICU (PICU), and Neonatal ICU (NICU), with a solid emphasis beginning in the PGY-2 year.1

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to maximize hands-on learning and exposure to emergency medicine through a balanced mixture of clinical rotations and didactic sessions. Residents will spend at least 65% of their time in the emergency department, conducting 10-hour shifts at the primary training site along with longitudinal shifts at the John Peter Smith Hospital. Comprehensive didactic sessions occur in a "flipped-classroom" format, where the focus is on active learning and real-time application of knowledge, which includes four hours of weekly conferences characterized by small group discussions and evidence-based learning.1

Rotations

Residents' experiences are meticulously structured over the three years of training, divided as follows:

PGY-1 Rotations

• Orientation – 4 weeks
• Emergency Department – 24 weeks
• Medical ICU – 8 weeks
• Labor & Delivery/Women’s Health – 4 weeks
• Anesthesia – 4 weeks
• Pediatric ED – 4 weeks
• Thoracic, Head, and Neck Surgery – 4 weeks
• Ultrasound – 2 weeks

PGY-2 Rotations

• Emergency Department – 30 weeks
• CVICU – 4 weeks
• Surgical ICU – 4 weeks
• Pediatric ICU – 4 weeks
• Neonatal ICU – 2 weeks
• Pediatric ED – 4 weeks
• Selective – 4 weeks
• Pediatric Anesthesia – Longitudinal

PGY-3 Rotations

• Emergency Department – 36 weeks
• Medical ICU – 4 weeks
• Pediatric ED – 4 weeks
• ED Administration – 2 weeks
• EMS – 2 weeks
• Selective – 4 weeks

In addition to clinical duties, all residents engage in quality improvement projects and are encouraged to participate in scholarly activities supported by faculty mentorship and departmental resources.1

Research Opportunities

Research is a vital component of the residency, with residents required to complete scholarly projects during their tenure. Supported by the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute and access to resources from the Texas Christian University School of Medicine, residents collaborate closely with faculty research directors to produce quality academic work.1

Unique Aspects

The residency program is well-known for its exceptional clinical training environment, grounded in relationships with the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine. The facilities at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center include a Level 3 Trauma Center, a Certified Stroke Center, and a Chest Pain Center, which provide a rich learning atmosphere for residents. Training in advanced procedures and point-of-care ultrasound is heavily emphasized, equipping residents with the skills necessary for modern emergency medicine practice.1

Visa Support

The program offers visa support for international medical graduates, specifically sponsoring J-1 visas, which allows applicants from outside the U.S. to participate fully in residency training without concerns regarding visa restrictions.1

Competitiveness

The Emergency Medicine Residency at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center is considered a highly competitive program, welcoming both U.S. allopathic (MD) graduates and osteopathic (DO) applicants, as well as international medical graduates (IMGs). The selection process typically emphasizes strong academic performance, significant letters of recommendation, and a commitment to emergency care.1

Application Requirements

Prospective applicants should be aware of specific requirements for admission, including:

• Completion of an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Submission of a Medical Student Performance Evaluation.
• Three letters of recommendation, including at least one Standard Letter of Evaluation (SLOE).
• Personal statement and CV.
• USMLE or COMLEX scores, with Step 1 results required and Step 2 results being highly desirable for full consideration.

Application packages are submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and all candidates must participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).1