Welcome to exploring an exciting and new Family Medicine Residency Program
in the heart of west Texas. Although I come from a long history of military
families, Texas has always been home. I received my undergraduate degree
from Angelo State University, I obtained my medical degree at Texas Tech
University Health Science Center in Lubbock and El Paso, Texas. I completed
my Family Medicine residency training in Harlingen, Texas and then went
on to teach in a combined civilian military family medicine residency
program for 8 years in Nebraska. I have spent the last 15+ years serving
my rural southwest Texas community as a proud rural family physician,
and now I am looking forward to training the next generation of physicians
the art and science of patient centered, quality rural family medicine.
As your program director and graduate of the AAFP Leading Physician Wellness
Program, I am committed to creating and maintaining a high-quality learning
environment where there is mutual respect between students, teachers and
peers. Shannon Family Medicine Residency Program is a community-based
primary health care practice that integrates principles of full-scope
family medicine required to address acute and chronic disease, emergency
care, behavioral health, and preventive health services across the age
continuum, including those unique to rural and underserved settings.
Our unique 25 county service area provides a diverse patient population
with extensive disease exposure. Our affiliation with Texas A&M University
College of Medicine provides the academic excellence and expertise to
the heart of west Texas to include providing faculty development, research
opportunities and tools for academic success.
We are searching for unique individuals who want to become excellent relational
family medicine physicians who will provide comprehensive care for their
community. Come help us create a legacy of innovation, education and teamwork
that will continue to support rural communities in Texas.
We would love to have you pack your bags and join our team!
Kristy Edwards, MD Family Medicine Residency Program Director
