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AAFP Directory of Family Medicine Residency Programs

University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston , TX 77555-5302

Note: This page reflects data from 2005 to 2006

Director's Name: Lisa Renee Nash, DO
Phone Number: (409)772-3123
Fax Number: (409)747-8582
Web Site: http://fammed.utmb.edu/
Email: lhubbell@utmb.edu
Program Code: 411570001
Program Structure:4A

Residency Location: Suburban
Primary Hospital for Family Medicine Residency Admissions: John Sealy Hospital
Total Beds: 795

Number of Family Medicine Centers:1
Number of Hospitals for Admitting: 1
Number of Hospitals for Required Rotations: 4

Other Residencies (not services) in the Hospitals used for Required Rotations:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Year of Initial Approval: 1972
Total Number of Graduates: 222

Offered Positions 2005- 2006:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 8
Post-Graduate Year 2: 8
Post-Graduate Year 3: 8
Filled Positions 2005- 2006:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 9
Post-Graduate Year 2: 8
Post-Graduate Year 3: 7
Resident Females 2005- 2006:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 2
Post-Graduate Year 2: 5
Post-Graduate Year 3: 2
Under-represented minorities 2005- 2006:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 6
Post-Graduate Year 2: 6
Post-Graduate Year 3: 4
Resident Salaries 2005- 2006:
Post-Graduate Year 1:$37,484
Post-Graduate Year 2:$38,528
Post-Graduate Year 3:$40,085
Weeks Paid Vacation 2005- 2006
Post-Graduate Year 1:3
Post-Graduate Year 2:3
Post-Graduate Year 3:3
Other Benefits:
Liability Insurance: Yes
Housing Allowance: No
Time Off for Conferences: Yes
Health Insurance: Yes
Meals: Yes
Funds for Conferences: Yes
Life Insurance: Yes
Laundry: No
Sick/Personal Time: Yes
Disability Insurance: Yes
Parking: Yes
Average Annual In-Hospital Night Call Frequency:
Post-Graduate Year 1: None
Post-Graduate Year 2: None
Post-Graduate Year 3: None
Night Float Rotation or Coverage yes or no:
Post-Graduate Year 1: No
Post-Graduate Year 2: Yes
Post-Graduate Year 3: Yes
Average Annual Frequency of Other Trips to Hospital as Result of Night Calls Taken at Home:
Post-Graduate Year 1: None
Post-Graduate Year 2: Greater than every 28 days
Post-Graduate Year 3: Greater than every 28 days
Faculty to Residents Ratio During Patient Care Hours:
1 Faculty : 4 Residents
Full-Time Equivalent Staff and Faculty at the Residency Program:
FP-MD/DO : 20
Other-MD/DO : 2
Other Health Care Professional Faculty : 2
Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners : 2
Average No. of Half Days per Week Spent by FP Residents in the Primary FP Center:
Post-Graduate Year 1: 1
Post-Graduate Year 2: 2
Post-Graduate Year 3: 3
Residency Training Time in Required Rotations:
OB (in Hospital): Two months
General Surgery (in Hospital): Two months
Pediatrics (in Hospital): Three months
CCU/ICU: Two months
Documentation:
Computerized System for Each Resident's Experience Does Exist
Resident Research:Encouraged, but optional
Resident Organization in Hospital: Yes
Fellowship:
Offered in Geriatrics, Behavioral Medicine
Clerkships/Preceptorships:
Offered
Part-time or Shared Residencies: Not Offered
On Site Child Care Services: Offered
International Rotation: Available

Residents are encouraged to follow their interests by pairing with an advisor with the same interest. Recent history reflects the residents are successful with research projects. This program also offers a 'rural -track'.