ID: 1204800728
University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (Athens) Program
Athens, TX
Data Last updated: 6/28/2025
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Rural, unopposed full-scope family medicine program with a strong focus on obstetrics care and serving the underserved. Our sponsoring hospital is the only hospital (and only L&D unit) in the county. Our continuity clinic is an FQHC that prepares residents to provide care to those who need it the most. Our program is supported by a robust network of community faculty across multiple specialties, and core faculty are specially trained in full-scope family medicine with obstetrics.
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Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Primary Teaching Site
UT Health Athens
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2027-2028 Yes
Program start dates July 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Richard T David MD
UTHealth Athens
Athens Family Medicine
2000 S Palestine St
Athens, TX 75751-5610
Tel: (903) 288-6069
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]
Person to contact for more information about the program: Stanley Rich MD
UT Health Athens
Athens Family Medicine Residency
2000 S Palestine St
Athens, TX 75751-5610
Tel: (903) 676-1145
Fax:
E-mail: [email protected]
Survey Received: 6/11/2025

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Location

UTHealth Athens
Athens Family Medicine
2000 S Palestine St
Athens, TX 75751-5610

Sponsor

University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler
11937 US Hwy 271
Tyler, TX 75708

Participant(s)

UT Health Athens
2000 S Palestine St
Athens, TX 75751

UT Health Cedar Creek Lake
100 Municipal Dr
Gun Barrel City, TX 75156