Since 1973
The CHRISTUS Health/Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine-Family Medicine Residency Program, rooted in excellence, has been training outstanding clinicians equipped to deliver the full spectrum of care while empowering residents with meaningful autonomy. Sitting in the heart of Corpus Christi, our program is a place to grow clinically and professionally. Our supportive community and commitment to national-caliber training help each resident launch the next stage of their career.
We are a Patient-Centered Medical Home
The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) is a model of care that aims to transform the delivery of comprehensive primary care to children, adolescents, and adults. The PCMH delivers primary care that is oriented towards the whole person. This can be achieved by partnering with patients and families through an understanding of and respect for culture, unique needs, preferences, and values.
Fellowships
Well respected ACGME-accredited Geriatric Fellowship and Recognized Hospitalist and Obstetrics Fellowships
Geriatrics Fellowship
We have a well-respected ACGME-accredited Geriatric fellowship that prepares one for taking care of the aging population. Two of our faculty have CAQ's in Geriatrics and run a local nursing home.
Hospitalist Fellowship
A Hospital Medicine fellowship offers additional experience in taking care of hospitalized patients through a busy inpatient service and longitudinal ICU experience.
Obstetrics Fellowship
The Obstetrical fellowship allows increased experience with high risk OB, surgical obstetrics and other operative procedures. All of these fellowships enhance the educational experience of our residency.
FAQ About Our Family Medicine Residency Program
Why choose our Family Medicine Residency Program?
We have a long-standing reputation for training well-rounded, full-spectrum family physicians since 1973. The program emphasizes resident autonomy, hands-on learning, and compassionate patient-centered care, while serving the diverse and underserved populations of the Coastal Bend.
Does the program offer a balanced curriculum?
Our balanced curriculum provides strong inpatient and outpatient training, ICU experience, obstetrics, pediatrics, geriatrics, emergency medicine, and procedural exposure. The continuity clinic model and Patient-Centered Medical Home approach create an excellent environment to build meaningful patient relationships and develop confidence in comprehensive care.
Will the program prepare me for my specific career goals?
Yes, our program leadership emphasizes mentorship, resident-driven education, and professional growth, creating an environment where residents are challenged while still feeling supported. We also offer fellowship opportunities in geriatrics, hospital medicine, and obstetrics/women’s health, which demonstrate the program’s commitment to advanced training and career development.
Why choose a Residency Program in Corpus Christi?
Corpus Christi offers a unique quality of life with a strong sense of community, diverse patient population, and access to the Texas coast. The combination of rigorous clinical training, supportive faculty, and the opportunity to serve the coastal Bend community makes this residency program an excellent fit for goals as a future family physician.
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