Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Round Rock Program

The Family Medicine Residency Program at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Round Rock, Texas, is a comprehensive three-year program that focuses on developing competent and compassionate physician leaders in family medicine. The program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and is designed to equip residents with the necessary skills to provide high-quality medical care and promote well-being in individuals and communities.

The program accepts six residents per year and emphasizes a population health approach, integrating it with exceptional resident education. In addition to standard training, the program offers an optional Lifestyle Medicine Residency Curriculum (LMRC), which allows residents to deepen their knowledge in lifestyle medicine through comprehensive and flexible training.

Trained at a Truven Health 100 Top Hospital, residents benefit from a multifaceted learning environment within the 101-bed Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, which includes a multispecialty clinic and a freestanding cancer center, delivering care across more than 40 specialties.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum is structured to provide robust educational opportunities throughout the residency. It includes:

Didactic Sessions

Residents participate in protected didactic time devoted to various educational activities, such as:

• Family Medicine Lectures
• Internal Medicine Lectures
• Board Review Sessions
• Journal Club
• Family Medicine Jeopardy
• EKG Workshops
• Ultrasound Workshops
• Quality and Patient Safety Workshops
• Morbidity and Mortality Conference (M&M)
• Quality Improvement Projects

Clinical Rotations

The clinical curriculum encompasses diverse rotations, including:

• Family Medicine - Longitudinal experience
• Pediatrics (Inpatient and Outpatient)
• Obstetrics
• Internal Medicine
• Emergency Medicine
• Surgery
• Psychiatry
• Orthopedics
• Cardiology
• Geriatrics

There are additional electives and specialized training experiences, including continuity clinic and nursing home visits.

Research and Scholarly Activity

Residents are encouraged to engage in research and quality improvement projects throughout their training, with opportunities to present at both local and national conferences.

Application Requirements and Competitiveness

The residency program is competitive, welcoming IMGs and DOs. Applicants must graduate from medical schools accredited by the LCME or AOA, or those awarded a valid ECFMG certificate. Notably, the program does not sponsor H1B visas, but can sponsor J-1 visas for eligible international medical graduates. Applicants are required to have successfully completed USMLE Step II and the CSA before starting the program. It is recommended that applicants have graduated within three years of application, or demonstrate significant clinical or research experience if more than three years have elapsed since graduation.

Benefits and Compensation

Residents at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center receive competitive stipends, with a variety of comprehensive employee benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks such as meal allowances and funding for research presentations.

Living in Austin

Round Rock, as part of the Austin metropolitan area, provides a vibrant living environment with a diverse cultural scene, numerous outdoor activities, excellent cuisine, and high quality of life, making it appealing for young professionals and families alike.