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    Baylor College of Medicine (St. Luke’s Health-East Texas) Program

    ACGME number: 1204800003
    Program Director: Jeffrey Alan Bell MD
    Address: 1201 W Frank Ave
    Lufkin, TX 75904
    Phone: (208) 569-4613
    Email: residency_coordinator_east_texas@commonspirit.org
    Website: https://chitx.org/chi-st-lukes-health-memorial/


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    Program Description

    The best Family Medicine physicians aren't just trained; they are nurtured, mentored, and empowered to lead. Our East Texas program is built on two pillars: clinical excellence and an uncompromising commitment to resident well-being. You’ll be working alongside a cohort of deeply dedicated peers, supported by mentors who are invested in your journey from day one. We offer the perfect balance of high-acuity, diverse patient populations and a supportive, family-like atmosphere. Come build your future in a program where your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your work truly matters."

    Community Setting

    • Rural

    Top 3 Program Strengths

    • Care of Children
    • Comprehensive Pregnancy Care
    • Lifestyle Medicine/Nutrition/Obesity Medicine

    Primary Admitting Hospital

    St. Lukes East Texas

    Length of Program

    3 Years

    Clinic Funding

    No federal or government clinic funding

    Positions

    PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
    Offered:

    PGY-1: 3

    PGY-2: 3

    PGY-3: 3

    Filled:

    PGY-1: 3

    PGY-2: 3

    PGY-3: 3

    Has Residential Organization

    No

    Required ICU Rotations

    Four months

    Required General Surgery Rotations

    Less than two months

    Required Maternity Rotations

    Four months

    Level of Pregnancy Care Training Provided

    At least 20 deliveries for all residents; comprehensive pregnancy care with 80 or more deliveries for a few residents.

    Required Pediatrics Rotations

    Four months

    Offers International Rotations

    Yes

    Half Day Table (years 1-n)

    PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
    Half days

    PGY-1: 1

    PGY-2: 3

    PGY-3: 4

    Hospital Trips Table (years 1-n)

    PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
    Call from home trips to hospital

    PGY-1: None

    PGY-2: q15d-q28d

    PGY-3: > q28d

    Night Calls Table (years 1-n)

    PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
    Average In hospital night calls

    PGY-1: > q28d

    PGY-2: None

    PGY-3: None

    Night Float

    PGY-1:

    Yes

    PGY-2:

    No

    PGY-3:

    Yes

    Offers Rural Rotations

    Yes

    Primary Admitting Hospital

    St. Lukes East Texas

    Total Hospital Beds

    166

    Full Time Doctor Faculty

    3

    Full Time Other Faculty

    0

    Total Rotation Hospitals

    2

    Total Admitting Hospitals

    1

    Total Family Practice Centers

    2

    Has Federally Qualified Rotations

    No

    Base Salary and Vacation Table (years 1-n)

    PGY-1 PGY-2 PGY-3
    Salary

    PGY-1: $71,672

    PGY-2: $74,354

    PGY-3: $76,366

    Weeks of Vacation

    PGY-1: 4

    PGY-2: 4

    PGY-3: 4

    Benefits

    • Funding for attending conferences
    • Time off for conferences
    • Health Insurance
    • Meals
    • AAFP Membership
    • Parking
    • Sick Leave / Personal Time

    Offers Fellowship

    No