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PROGRAM UPDATES

Graduate Medical Education

Expansion offices , conference rooms and dedicated education areas . This expansion marks a significant milestone in our commitment

Andrew Women ' s Hospital

Hospital marks its Sweet 16 milestone

to fostering the growth and learning of our residents . With ample space and cutting-edge facilities , we aim to provide an enriching environment where residents can thrive , collaborate and excel in their medical training . We look forward to the
We are excited to announce the opening of our expanded graduate medical education spaces , featuring state-of-the-art positive impact these new spaces will have on the professional development and future success of our residents .

Match Day

In June , we eagerly anticipate the arrival of 54 new residents to the Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth campus . We are especially proud to introduce four exceptional individuals joining our newly established Anesthesiology program . Six residents will be joining Emergency Medicine , 20 in Transitional Year , three in General Surgery , six in Obstetrics and Gynecology , and 16 in Internal Medicine .
Thirty-one of the 54 new residents
Charles Williams ; Dr . Jay Herd ; Delaney Chase , one of the first babies born at Andrews Women ’ s Hospital , and her mother , Marie
As we celebrate the hospital ’ s remarkable journey thus far , we honor the dedication , compassion and unwavering commitment of all those
who have contributed to its success . With each year , the hospital has not only achieved great heights , but has also become a beacon of hope and healing in our community . May the next 16 years be filled with even more growth , innovation and impact on the lives of women and families in this community . are graduates of a Texas medical school . We look forward to the invaluable contributions each resident will bring to

The Next Step

After completing residency , physicians are eligible to practice medicine independently , but they must first pass licensing exams . They also have the opportunity to obtain board certification in patient care and medical innovation at our institution .
their specialty by taking specialty-specific board exams .
Alternatively , physicians may choose to further specialize by pursuing a fellowship . This additional training allows them to concentrate on a specific area within their initial specialty and typically lasts one to three years . For example , someone who completed a general surgery residency might pursue a fellowship in subspecialties like plastic or reconstructive surgery , vascular surgery , hand surgery or others .
Of the 15 Internal Medicine residents who began the two-year residency in June 2022 at Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth , 10 will be staying in north central Texas to begin their career in medicine .

Convenient Mini-Mart grand opening

Matt Malinak , Barbara Vaughn , Dr . Melanie Lagomichos , Dr . Stanley Sun , Kyle Wilson , Judy Andrews , Charles Williams , Amy Adkins , Anita Doyle , Tracey Leenheers-Eaton , Colyn Turnbow and Karey Lannon
Andrews Women ’ s Hospital recently introduced a new mini-mart in the lobby , enhancing patient care and convenience for visitors by providing access to essential items 24 / 7 .
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