The Compass – Fort Worth Winter 2021

“ I knew that if there was ever a place for me to grow that Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth was it .”
WINTER 2021

The next generation

Newly minted physicians are receiving training at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth and TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine ’ s residency program . he inaugural class of 15 newly-minted Internal Medicine residents arrived on campus in July , kicking off Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth ’ s journey to becoming a university teaching hospital .
Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth and TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine joined forces in 2019 to create opportunities to train the next generation of medical providers . Last fall , when the application process opened for the 15 resident spots available in the newly accredited Internal Medicine Residency program , the response was overwhelming . Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth received more than 1,900 applications from medical school graduates all over the world .
When asked what drew her to choose Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth , Clara Harris , MD , answered , “ Hands down , the

“ I knew that if there was ever a place for me to grow that Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth was it .”

leadership is what drew me here . During the interview process , I felt a commitment to humanity , equity and compassion , everything that I stand for . I knew that if there was ever a place for me to grow that Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth was it .”
— Dr . Clara Harris
life is indescribable .”
Dr . Harris , one of five Internal Medicine residents who attended a Texas medical school , said she got into medicine because of her mother . She explains that her mother has struggled with cancer and sarcoidosis for many years . “ I am motivated to provide care not only to my mother but to anyone . The connection I feel with others and the meaning it brings to my
According to Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth President Mike Sanborn , “ The hospital ’ s academic affiliation with the local school of medicine is extremely advantageous for our residents , hospital ,
Inside this issue
Departments
2 From the President & Chair
Focus On : Philanthropy in Action
Dr . Mujtaba Ali

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News , Projects & Campaigns
2 COVID-19 Update
3 Beyond the Bag
5 Healthcare in Action
6 Philanthropy in Action
7 Programs
8 Industry News
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