Timeline for licensure procurement for International Medical Graduates
Securing a Texas medical license can be a confusing and frustrating process. See a checklist to make your path to licensure a little easier.
Medical students: Explore family medicineAre you interested in being a family doctor? Explore the resources on this page to read more about what family medicine can offer you. Plus, view the "I Am A Family Physician" video to see successful family physicians in practice.
Texas Physician Education Loan Repayment ProgramThe 81st Texas Legislature passed a bill creating a new physician loan repayment program that will pay up to $160,000 to physicians who agree to practice for four years in primary care Health Professional Shortage Areas, many of which are located in rural communities as well as urban centers. Read more about the program and how you can qualify.
Texas family medicine residency fairsView a list of family medicine residency fairs hosted by the eight Texas medical schools.
Virtual AAFP FMIGThe family medicine section of the AAFP Web site provides information on training requirements, practice and career options, income and the Future of Family Medicine Project.
Bonus links: Check out the Web-based Educational Forum, a multimedia project giving students more information on hot topics within family medicine, Medical Student News, an RSS listing of the latest news for medical students, and AAFP FMIG Facebook page.
Published in the July 2007 edition of American Family Physician, this article provides answers to many questions med students have about the specialty of family medicine such as "Why is family medicine important?" "What career opportunities will be available to me as a family physician?" and "What elements of family medicine are most rewarding?".
TAFP Resident and Student HandbookThere are many ways to supplement your medical training. Enhance your education and develop leadership skills through one of TAFP or AAFP’s programs or conferences.
FP Jobs OnlineTAFP has partnered with FP Jobs Online to keep you in the know about job opportunities across the state. Use this resource to search for the place to hang your shingle.
Sign up for the student and resident listservGet the latest scoop on student and resident news and issues by joining TAFP’s listserv.
AAFP Student Membership ApplicationRead through the benefits of local and national membership and then access the online student membership application to join the largest family physician support group available.