The 23rd Annual Grand Rounds® Golf Tournament, presented by Bank of Texas, brought together nearly 150 golfers who braved near-freezing temperatures for a day of golf and philanthropy at the Dallas Country Club. This year’s event generated over $250,000 to support graduate medical education at Baylor Scott & White Health, bringing Grand Rounds’ total impact to nearly $4.3 million over the last two decades to train the next generation of physicians.
Texas continues to face a pressing physician shortage, with projections indicating a deficit of 10,000 doctors by 2032. The challenge is intensifying as the state’s aging population expands and a significant portion of practicing physicians approach retirement—the Association of American Medical Colleges reports that more than 2 in 5 active U.S. physicians will reach age 65 or older in the coming decade. A nationwide shortage of residency positions further compounds the problem, limiting opportunities to train qualified medical school graduates.
Sponsors and donors who support Grand Rounds recognize that Baylor Scott & White does more than educate physicians—it develops tomorrow’s healthcare leaders. Over the next decade, Baylor University Medical Center is projected to prepare more than 3,000 physicians for practice. The ripple effects of this training reach far into our communities’ future—notably, 65% of residents and fellows who complete their training in Texas choose to stay and serve Texas patients.
“The Grand Rounds tournament has elevated awareness around the vital importance of graduate medical education,” said Norm Bagwell, board chair for Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation. “Year after year, our participants and sponsors demonstrate their commitment to this mission, enabling Baylor Scott & White to attract exceptional physician talent to meet our region’s healthcare demands.”
To learn more about supporting graduate medical education, please reach out
to Casey Hogan at 214.820.2681 or Casey.Hogan@BSWHealth.org.
