Texas FP programs

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What are the good programs in Texas? I know JPS and Waco are the best ones...but, are there any hidden gems? Also, are there any programs that I should avoid?

 

[ngoman]

What are the good programs in Texas? I know JPS and Waco are the best ones...but, are there any hidden gems? Also, are there any programs that I should avoid?

From what I've seen, there are good programs all around Texas, but it depends on your flavor. Unopposed vs. opposed. City vs. urban. I have heard the ones that work you the hardest give you the best training... JPS, Waco, Memorial Hermann SW, UT Tyler. I have also heard of some programs that allow you spend more time with your family, extracurriculars, etc... Corpus, Harlingen.

 

[corpsmanUP]

I have been looking at FM programs literally for years. I firmly believe that the best overall program in Texas is Conroe Regional. It has the best balance of any place I have seen and gives you the ability to individualize your education.

 

[pazzer2]

I did my FP residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. PM if you want any details. Overall I thought it was great.

 

[sophiejane]

Corpus Christi (osteopathic) is very heavy on IM and clinic but weak in peds, OB, and surgery. Call is every 9 days. Good didactics.

 

[chameleonknight]

Hello, gravedig!

I'm interested in these as well. Any new thoughts on Texas and FP?

 

[AwesomO]

Christus Santa Rosa in San Antonio is a top notch program.

 

[sophiejane]

Hello, gravedig!

I'm interested in these as well. Any new thoughts on Texas and FP?

What would you like to know?

I interviewed at several and am a resident at THE best one in Texas, as mentioned by the OP's ancient but still accurate post (I'm only a little biased 😉 ) so fire away..

 

[Old_Mil]

Christus Santa Rosa in San Antonio is a top notch program.

+1

Good people & residents.

 

[chameleonknight]

Thanks, guys. I'm just trying to put together a list of places to apply, possible aways, etc.

My number one consideration is atmosphere. I'm pretty laid back, like to have fun, not too serious. No, I'm not a slacker; I do pretty well grades wise, and I take care of my patients. I just have an allergy; it's bull****, I can't take it. Complete anaphylaxis.

Also, some place where the residents are not all old, boring, married, foreign, hippies, etc. would be nice. Extend that to the attendings; or at least, attendings that are respectful and have a good working relationship with their residents, i.e. they aren't scutted to high heaven, protected conference/didactics (that are worth having), etc.

And I could give a crap about OB. A lot of program websites I look at seem eager to tout their OB experience. So much so that I wonder if I might be considering the wrong field. :\

Sophie, you had mentioned Corpus Christi as being osteopathic? Do they take MDs as well?

 

[sophiejane]

Thanks, guys. I'm just trying to put together a list of places to apply, possible aways, etc.

My number one consideration is atmosphere. I'm pretty laid back, like to have fun, not too serious. No, I'm not a slacker; I do pretty well grades wise, and I take care of my patients. I just have an allergy; it's bull****, I can't take it. Complete anaphylaxis.

Also, some place where the residents are not all old, boring, married, foreign, hippies, etc. would be nice. Extend that to the attendings; or at least, attendings that are respectful and have a good working relationship with their residents, i.e. they aren't scutted to high heaven, protected conference/didactics (that are worth having), etc.

And I could give a crap about OB. A lot of program websites I look at seem eager to tout their OB experience. So much so that I wonder if I might be considering the wrong field. :\

Sophie, you had mentioned Corpus Christi as being osteopathic? Do they take MDs as well?

Well, since I am "old", married, politically (if not fashionably) a hippie, love OB--want to do rural and want good OB, and I'm afraid you'd find me boring since my idea of a great night is a couple of bottles of good wine and dinner with friends, I suppose you won't be much interested in my opinion.

I suggest you look into programs in bigger cities that are less about training for full-scope FM than Waco or JPS. Baylor in Dallas doesn't do a ton of OB. Houston Memorial seems to have a lot of young unmarrieds and likely fewer "hippies" than you'd find at other programs.

No, you can't go to a DO program as an MD. But Corpus also has an ACGME FM program that's pretty good from what I hear. Don't know how much OB, but they are busy and seem to have a good reputation.

 

[chameleonknight]

Well, since I am "old", married, politically (if not fashionably) a hippie, love OB--want to do rural and want good OB, and I'm afraid you'd find me boring since my idea of a great night is a couple of bottles of good wine and dinner with friends, I suppose you won't be much interested in my opinion.

I suggest you look into programs in bigger cities that are less about training for full-scope FM than Waco or JPS. Baylor in Dallas doesn't do a ton of OB. Houston Memorial seems to have a lot of young unmarrieds and likely fewer "hippies" than you'd find at other programs.

No, you can't go to a DO program as an MD. But Corpus also has an ACGME FM program that's pretty good from what I hear. Don't know how much OB, but they are busy and seem to have a good reputation.

Ha, no, I welcome and appreciate everyone's input. But I think it's important to go to a place where you fit in; while I'm sure we could work together just fine, I'd prefer to go a place where I have something in common with the other residents. 🙂

I will say you are probably right about larger cities; do you happen to know anything the program in Austin?

 

[sophiejane]

Ha, no, I welcome and appreciate everyone's input. But I think it's important to go to a place where you fit in; while I'm sure we could work together just fine, I'd prefer to go a place where I have something in common with the other residents. 🙂

I will say you are probably right about larger cities; do you happen to know anything the program in Austin?

Most programs seem to have a pretty big mix of people and personalities, that's just how FM is. Lots of different people are attracted to it for very different reasons.

I interviewed at Austin. It wasn't for me, but it might be for you. I think it prepares people fine for a suburban or urban outpatient practice. Warning though, Austin=hippies. You can't avoid them. Even in residency. 😉

 

[tkirkwood]

When I was looking for a program I wanted to go where I could get the best overall training. Granted I am partial because I am Here now, but I believe Scott and White is one of the better programs in Texas. When a hospital is rated in the top 100 in the country and in the top 20 for teaching hospitals i knew I couldn't go wrong.

I know a big question asked is if the program s opposed or not. We are, but I think you need to look into the program and see how it is set up before you rule out all opposed programs. We are allowed to do any procedure that we want before the other programs are involved. And it is not a bad thing to be around and learn from some of the leading specialists in the country.

Another question to ask is if they have a night float team or an on call schedule. The night float is the way to go. We have 2 months of night float instead of q 4 call for an entire year like some of my friends are doing in other programs.

Finally, procedures. Make sure you can do any procedure you want. However understand that some programs offer you procedures you may not get to do as an attending. Of course it depends on where you will end up. Deliveries are great but the malpractice that a FP has to have to cover them is rediculas, and it takes away form clinic patients. Colonoscopy is the same.

Go where you feel comfortable.