Anthony Handoyo, DO, Family Medicine Resident
Our Program
The School of Medicine’s family medicine residency program in Tyler offers an exciting and comprehensive approach to learning. Our environment provides unopposed training, a well-balanced lifestyle and a wide variety of clinical pathology to prepare you for any practice setting. In fact, our graduates have found fulfilling careers in healthcare as:
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Our family medicine residency program includes not only world-class training but working for the University of Texas System offers additional perks. That, along with living in or near Tyler, makes for an exciting and exceptional residency experience.
The program offers training in the UT Health East Texas system, which consists of ten hospitals and more than 60 clinics, so residents are working in multiple settings, both urban and rural, providing unique training opportunities. Additionally, the flagship hospital of the system, located in midtown is a Level 1 trauma center, where our family medicine residents have the opportunity to work with specialists and participate in procedures. The residents gain confidence with central lines, chest tubes, intubations, codes and much more.
We believe in working hard, but we also believe in a work/life balance. For this reason, we specifically designed our schedules with family in mind. Most shifts start at 7 a.m. and checkout is at 5 p.m. This schedule is beneficial later in residency when you have the opportunity to moonlight. With approval from the program director, our second and third residents can moonlight and gain valuable independent experience (and earn extra money while at it!). In Tyler, you’ll get the training you need to do just about anything. Even better, residents have six blocks of electives to tailor their training. You may decide you want to stay in our area for practice. There are many opportunities available, and a heavy percentage of our faculty are graduates of our program. That speaks for itself, right?
Tyler and Northeast Texas are home to friendly communities, a beautiful landscape and an excellent cost of living. Tyler has the amenities of a larger city, as well as state parks and lakes for the outdoor enthusiasts. There’s a lot of history in the area, which is showcased through special events and designated historic districts. The program’s “Spouse Alliance” provides support and fellowship from family peers in similar situations.
Last but certainly not least is our 100 percent board pass rate. Need we say more?
Apply to learn even more during our interview season!
Family Medicine Disciplines
Our Family Medicine Tracks are focused tracks in specialized areas of family medicine in which resident physicians can partake and improve their expertise and preparation for post-residency practice.
Sports Medicine: Residents will utilize elective time and, in a longitudinal format, provide care for a local school under the guidance of sports medicine/orthopedic attendings with the assistance of UT Health East Texas athletic trainers. Residents will cover Friday night football events, Saturday morning injury clinic and spring sports. Residents will also present didactic topics pertaining to sports medicine and complete an academic project. Residents will also be expected to join an accepted member organization devoted to sports medicine. This track will provide excellent preparation for sports medicine fellowships.
Emergency Medicine: Residents will utilize elective time and, in a longitudinal format, provide care in various emergency department settings, including a Level I Emergency Department and trauma center. Residents will present didactic topics related to emergency medicine.
Obesity and Metabolic Health: Residents will utilize elective time and, in a longitudinal format, work in the weight management clinic to learn about aspects of treating obesity and obesity-related health issues. Residents will present didactic topics related to emergency medicine and complete an academic project. Residents will also be expected to join an accepted member organization devoted to obesity medicine. Preparation will ensure readiness to take the American Board of Obesity Medicine certification examination.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine: Residents will utilize elective time and work with our hospice and palliative medicine physicians to learn about the many aspects of alleviating pain and end-of-life care. Residents will present didactic topics related to hospice and palliative medicine and complete an academic project. Residents will also be expected to join an accepted member organization devoted to this area of medicine. This experience will be especially valuable for those residents interested in pursuing a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine.