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Interview with Dr. Jaen and Dr. Gonzalez-Schlenker

Texas Public Radio Appearance

December 1, 2022

Our Chair, Dr. Carlos Roberto Jaén and Dr. Carolina Gonzalez-Schlenker had the opportunity to share their research findings with Texas Public Radio’s The Source. Both are involved in a recent study published in the Annals of Family Medicine which has received much attention. The study showed that 32% of Type 2 diabetics who built trust […]




Residents Win 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in TAFP Poster Competition

October 13, 2022

Our residents won first, second and third place in the poster competition for the Texas Academy of Family Physicians. The first & second place posters were in collaboration with Bexar Translational Advisory Board. The third place poster is in collaboration with MetroHealth. Evaluating Efficacy of the Health Education Series “Chat at the Quiosco” – First […]




Congratulations to our Family Medicine Outstanding Women in Medicine!

September 8, 2022

September is Women in Medicine Month (WIMM).  During this month, the contributions of women in medicine and science are recognized and celebrated.  Nominated faculty, trainees, and students, these women are helping to change the face of health, medicine, and science.  We are proud to congratulate the 2022 Women in Medicine Month recipients from Family Medicine: […]



9 Physicians from FCM Department Selected as Texas Super Doctors® Rising Stars for 2022!

July 25, 2022

Congratulations to Drs. Blower, Cancino, Cordova, Davila, Ellis, Jose, Montañez-Villacampa, Palacios and Ravi!  They were among those selected by the Texas Monthly magazine as Texas Super Doctors® Rising Stars for 2022.  Click here to learn more about the criteria used to select and a listing of all physicians who were recognized.




2022 Family & Community Medicine Senior Awards Recipients

April 28, 2022

Each spring, the Department of Family and Community Medicine presents several scholarships to graduating students and during the Long School of Medicine’s Annual Senior Awards Dinner. Learn more about each award Congratulations to our 2022 Senior Awards Recipients!