Why Texas Needs More Doctors – And How You Can Help
Texas faces a shortage of 10,000 physicians by 2030, creating a strain on healthcare access and increasing demand for well-trained medical professionals. Baylor Scott & White Health is tackling the challenge through its Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, ensuring that future physicians receive high-quality training to serve communities across Texas.
Training tomorrow’s physicians today at Baylor Scott & White
At Baylor Scott & White, we know that access to high-quality healthcare depends on the strength of our physician workforce. With a growing physician shortage across the nation, the training and development of future doctors has never been more urgent. In Texas alone, the demand for healthcare professionals is outpacing the supply, with projections indicating that the state will need thousands more physicians in the coming years to meet the growing population.
The growing need for physicians
As the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, Baylor Scott & White is uniquely positioned to address the challenges posed by physician shortages. Over the next 10 years, we will train more than 3,000 physicians, ensuring that the future healthcare workforce is ready to meet the needs of our communities.
Graduate Medical Education at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) is at the heart of this effort, offering hands-on training in more than 45 specialties and subspecialties. Our residents and fellows gain invaluable real-world experience in diverse healthcare settings—from Level I Trauma Centers to outpatient primary care clinics—preparing them to lead in an increasingly complex healthcare landscape.
Funding for GME is limited and complex, which is why philanthropic support plays a vital role in ensuring we can continue to sustain and expand these programs and meet the growing demand for medical education.
In fact, 66% of residents and fellows who train in Texas remain in Texas, directly strengthening healthcare access across our state. By supporting Baylor Scott & White, you help us cultivate the next generation of physicians who will stay and serve in our communities for years to come.
Cultivating excellence in medical education
BUMC has become a top choice for physicians seeking advanced training due to our demonstrated excellence in graduate medical education. Our commitment to providing quality education and hands-on training has earned us recognition as a Top 10 Teaching Hospital by Fortune/Merative’s annual top hospital rankings.
Each year, we train more than 300 residents and fellows across 45 specialties and subspecialties, offering diverse rotations and exposure to a wide variety of patient populations. This comprehensive experience equips future physicians with the knowledge, skills and real-world experience they need to meet the diverse healthcare needs of Texans.
BUMC’s residents and fellows benefit from specialized learning environments, where they refine their skills in areas such as advanced surgical techniques, primary care, and groundbreaking research. Our training programs are designed to develop compassionate, patient-centered healthcare leaders who are ready to meet the challenges of modern medicine.
Your impact: Shaping the future of healthcare for Texas
Funding for graduate medical education is limited and complex, which is why philanthropy is so critical. Sustaining and growing the program requires generous donors who know that supporting education is an investment in a lifetime of care for others.
Your gift can help cultivate the next generation of physicians who will stay and serve in our communities for years to come. Together, we aren’t just training doctors— we’re shaping future thought leaders.
For more information, contact
Featured stories
Learn about the crucial role of philanthropy in training the next generation of physicians. Also read about our annual Grand Rounds Golf Tournament, which raises money for the graduate medical education program at Baylor University Medical Center.
