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General Information for International Medical Graduates, Thanks for your interest in graduate medical education in programs sponsored by the University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio. This is an intricate and constantly changing area of medical education, and the complex rules of multiple regulatory bodies present challenges to all of us. We will do our best to ensure that all information contained within this document is accurate, but due to…, ECFMG, - Graduates of international medical schools must obtain a certificate from ECFMG . This requires that you pass several qualifying examinations, and is explained fully at the ECFMG site. The ECFMG Acculturation Program website can be found here ., Application for residency programs, - Our programs receive applications via the NRMP . The program director(s) of programs to which you apply will review applicants' information electronically. If you are selected to be interviewed, the program will require that you travel to our campus for a personal interview, and you will have to pass required security background checks., Citizenship, immigration status, - Physicians who are enrolled in our GME programs, who are not United States citizens, must have permanent residency status or an appropriate visa for graduate medical education. The preferred visa is the J-1 visa. Immigration policy changes often, and thus non-citizen residents must maintain communication with the UT Health San Antonio Office of International Services (OIS), which will provide…, Medical licensure in Texas, - In order to enroll in residency training within the state of Texas, a physician must qualify for one of two options (both administered by the Texas Medical Board): Physician in training permit - the training permit may not be applied for before you are offered a training position. However, it is a good idea to review the requirements in order to minimize waiting times. Medical license -…, Medical licensure requirements in other states, - the states vary in requirements for medical licensure. A listing of all states' medical boards is available at FSMB Contact a Medical Board webpage . We hope that this information is helpful to you, and offer our best wishes in your future career.
The UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Medical Alumnus Award.Created in 1991, Distinguished Medical Alumnus Awards are granted annually to alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally and through service to their community., Eligibility, Individuals must have received their UT Health medical degree a minimum of 10 years prior to nomination. Former nominations that were not awarded may be resubmitted by including any updated information since the previous nomination. Nominations can be made by any member of the community including: alumni, staff, students, family, friends and business associates., Nomination Process, Candidates must be nominated by and individual other than themselves. Nominator must submit a complete nomination packet to the LSOMAA no later than August 24, 2018., Nomination Packet Contents, A completed Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus nomination form ( online form ) ( PDF form) A comprehensive letter from the Nominator describing the reason for the nomination (see ** below) A current Curriculum Vitae or Resume on the Nominee The nominator’s letter should discuss each criterion listed below in the order presented with a heading to indicate the criterion addressed:…
Course Description, This presentation will provide an overview of atrial fibrillation and the various management options that can be used to treat the disease. , Target Audience, This educational activity is designed to meet the goals of primary care physicians, allied healthcare providers, residents, fellows, and specialists involved in the care of patients with atrial fibrillation., Learning Objectives, Discuss the epidemiology and prevalence of atrial fibrillation Present a concise and clinically relevant overview of current management strategies for atrial fibrillation Provide an overview of recent advancements in therapies for atrial fibrillation Discuss the indications for and benefits of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation Discuss the indications for and benefits of left atrial…, Speaker, Manoj Panday, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine UT Health San Antonio, Financial Disclosure, Manoj M. Panday, MD has disclosed having current consultant relationship agreements with Janssen, Pfizer, and Bristol Myers along with having past consultant agreements with Sanofi-Aventis, Medtronic, Boston Scientific, Biotronik, Daiichi Sankyo, and Abbot. Dr. Panday also receives research support from Boston Scientific and SentreHeart. The planning committee members below do not have any…, Steve Soliz, MBA, BSN, RN (Planner), Mio Kitano, MD (Planner), Ralph Foster II, MBA (Planner), Physician Participation, Upon completion of viewing the online presentation, please follow the instructions at the end of the presentation to complete the evaluation. Once the evaluation is completed, the user will be provided the option to print their certificate., Program Registration Information, Registration Fees - No Charge $0.00, Continuing Medical Education Credit - Accreditation Statement, As an ACCME-accredited CME provider, The UT Health Science Center San Antonio must ensure that its CME activities are independent of the control of commercial interests. All speakers and planning committee members for the UT Health Science Center San Antonio sponsored programs are expected to disclose (prior to the activity) all “relevant financial relationships” as financial relationships in any…
October 1-2, 2021
Course Description, This program is designed to provide new information and skills for the physician, advanced practice nurse, and healthcare provider who treat children., Who Should Attend?, This program is designed to provide new information and skills for the physician, advanced practice nurse, and healthcare provider who treat children. , Learning Objectives, Upon completion of this activity participants will be able to provide the physician, advanced practice nurse, and healthcare provider who treat children with current and practical information dealing with the procedures that may be useful in their general practice
57th Pediatrics for the Practitioner Virtual Conference
October 1 - 2, 2021, Friday, October 1, 2021 Time Event 1:00PM Welcome, Course Overview and Announcements Chatchawin Assanasen, MD and Gail Tomlinson, MD, PhD 1:15PM - 1:45AM Acne: A Primer for the Primary Care Provider Aimee Smidt, MD 1:45PM - 2:15PM Cardiovascular Updates Regarding COVID-19 and Return to Play Ginnie Abarbanell, MD 2:15PM - 3:00PM 2:15PM - 3:00PM Q&A Panel Visit Virtual Exhibits 3:00PM - 3:30PM…