More than 200 golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of golfing at the 22nd Annual Grand Rounds® Golf Tournament, presented by Bank of Texas and hosted at the Dallas Country Club. The event raised more than $275,000 to support graduate medical education (GME) at Baylor Scott & White Health. Since the inaugural tournament, Grand Rounds has raised nearly $4 million to benefit medical education at Baylor Scott & White Health – North Texas.
The need for increasing the physician workforce is critical as Texas faces a shortage of 10,000 physicians by 2032. This crisis is expected to worsen as the population of older adults grows and current physicians retire—more than 2 of 5 currently active U.S. physicians will be 65 or older within the next decade, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. The issue is exacerbated by the limited number of residency positions nationwide, which are needed to train qualified medical school graduates.
For many Grand Rounds sponsors and donors, motivation comes from the knowledge that Baylor Scott & White doesn’t just train doctors—it shapes the country’s future physician leaders. In the next 10 years, Baylor University Medical Center will train more than 3,000 physicians. The impact this program will have on the future health and well-being of our communities cannot be underestimated—according to recent statistics, 65% of residents and fellows who train in Texas remain in Texas to provide care for its citizens.
“Grand Rounds was designed to build awareness about the importance of graduate medical education, and we’ve succeeded in that mission,” said Norm Bagwell, board chair for Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation. “Many of our golfers and sponsors have contributed to this cause for years, supporting Baylor Scott & White’s efforts to recruit the best and brightest physicians to address our community’s healthcare needs.”
For more information on how you can support this important work, please contact Courtney Stoutimore at 214.820.7410 or Courtney.Stoutimore@BSWHealth.org.
