Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center (Temple) Program

This program is a Family Medicine Residency at Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center in Temple, Texas. The program is unopposed and community-based, focusing on comprehensive family medicine training to prepare physicians for rural practice. The curriculum includes rotations in inpatient family medicine, obstetrics and pediatrics, night float, ambulatory family medicine, trauma surgery/emergency medicine, ER night float, gynecology, orthopedics/sports medicine, intensive care/medical ICU, surgical subspecialties, and psych/behavioral health.

Residents benefit from various educational opportunities, diverse patient populations, and access to an integrated electronic medical records system. The program provides a friendly and supportive learning environment with extensive interaction with clinic staff physicians and residents who are enthusiastic about teaching. Residents have access to diverse didactic sessions on a weekly basis, covering core curriculum and research.

The program offers procedural training beyond that of most family physicians, including vasectomy, skin surgery, ultrasound guidance, central line placement, lumbar puncture, and more. Residents also have opportunities for international rotations and can participate in an advanced OB track, sports medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, endoscopy, and other specialties.

The residents enjoy a close-knit community and supportive culture within the program. The environment is described as inclusive, collaborative, and family-oriented. The program emphasizes full-spectrum training and provides residents with a well-rounded education in family medicine.

Alumni from the program are currently practicing in 23 states and one foreign country, with more than 30% practicing outside Texas. This indicates the program's strong reputation and the success of its graduates nationwide.