Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center Temple Program

Program Identity & Fit

This is a large academic OB/GYN residency at a 640-bed tertiary/quaternary Level I trauma teaching hospital in Temple, Texas, affiliated with Texas A&M College of Medicine and the Baylor Scott & White Health system. The program is distinguished by high surgical volume across the full spectrum of gynecologic and obstetric procedures (including robust minimally invasive and hysterectomy numbers), an internationally recognized reconstructive pelvic surgery division, dedicated subspecialty clinics (gyn oncology, urogynecology, MFM, REI, pediatric/adolescent gynecology), and a VA rotation adding a distinct patient population. Scholarly activity is structured and mandatory (one hypothesis-driven project, one QI project per resident, protected research month, Bunkley Research Day, funding for conference presentations) but oriented toward broad clinical competency and fellowship preparation rather than pure investigator training, evidenced by a strong alumni track record of subspecialty fellowship placement (gyn onc, MFM, urogynecology, REI) at major academic centers. The program values graduated surgical autonomy, night-float structured call protecting resident wellness, and a resident body drawn heavily from both MD and DO schools, suggesting openness to varied training backgrounds within a rigorous academic surgical culture.