and palliative medicine truly meld the art and science of medicine to reach into a family ’ s life in such a sacred time . Unfortunately , there is a lack of educational training programs to prepare physicians for this kind of service .”
Together with his adult children and inspired by his wife of 53 years , Mr . Burdett made a gift to fund the Tom & Carlie Burdett Hospice and Palliative Care Fellowship at Baylor
Scott & White . Over the next three years , six physicians will train and become board-certified in hospice and palliative care .
“ The Burdetts ’ generous donation is an incredible gift to families and patients of all ages experiencing serious illness ,” says Dr . Laurel Kilpatrick , who will serve as the program director for the fellowship . “ This fellowship will equip physicians to provide whole-person care for those who experience physical , emotional , social , and spiritual suffering . We are truly grateful for this loving gift .”
“ I can ’ t imagine a better legacy than to help those who need it most — those who are in the latter stages of their lives ,” says Mr . Burdett . “ We are happy to perpetuate Carlie ’ s love and compassion in this special way .”
SYSTEM NEWS
Educating the Next Generation
Baylor Scott & White Health announces new and expanded academic affiliations .
xcellent healthcare requires excellent training for the medical professionals of tomorrow . To that end , we are pleased to announce two alliances aimed at training future clinicians and developing programs that advance high-quality care and healthcare innovation .
Building on our collaboration with Texas A & M Health
Over the past four decades , we have worked with Texas A & M to change healthcare for the better in countless ways . Our new expanded affiliation will include a major expansion of the Texas A & M Health campus in Dallas and the university ’ s presence at Baylor University Medical Center , our flagship facility in the North Texas area , allowing us to grow the program to include more than 300 students . Additionally , we will explore the development of a new physician assistant program and evaluate growth of educational opportunities in nursing and pharmacy in the Bryan / College Station area .
Establishing a new Baylor College of Medicine campus in Temple We are also excited to announce a new affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine , one of the most prominent medical schools in the country . Our 20-year relationship will be anchored by the development of a progressive regional medical school campus in Temple , as well as System-wide opportunities for expanded research and program development . We anticipate an inaugural class of 40 medical students to begin training in Temple during the fall of 2023 , and a total student body for the campus building to 160 students over four years .
Training Texas physicians
Through these affiliations , we strive to leave a lasting impact on the health of Texans for generations to come . Both medical schools see a high percentage of graduates stay in Texas for their residency training , and we are confident that the increased number of medical students being trained will produce future generations of physicians serving as leaders in our communities and providing high-quality care to the people of Texas .
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THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE CENTRAL TEXAS FOUNDATION NEWS / WINTER 2020