About Us
In keeping with the Institution's commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity, the Department of Family & Community Medicine strives to create and sustain a culture that reflects the values of integrity, respect, teamwork, innovation, and excellence. We provide excellent care, deliver innovative teaching of primary healthcare, and uncover new knowledge that contributes to improving processes and outcomes. U.S. News & World Report's 2021 rankings placed Baylor College of Medicine as #4 in the country for primary care. Affiliated with Harris Health, we provide multidisciplinary healthcare to the medically underserved urban population in the Houston metropolitan area. As champions for the education of medical students, resident physicians, fellows, and faculty, we recognize the unique needs of students, residents, and faculty and work diligently to provide optimum learning experiences for everyone in our department. Our research, education, and clinical faculty members participate in a range of research projects. We value cross departmental research collaborations, which have included neuroscience, internal medicine, psychiatry, the cancer center, the center of environmental health, and pediatrics.
Chair's Message
This year has been a productive time for our department. Our success is dependent upon the commitment of our faculty, staff, residents, fellows, students, partners, supporters, and clients. We thank you for your continued engagement, passion for our work, and dedication to service which has made this an outstanding year.
Free Online CME Courses
The Collaborative for Alcohol-Free Pregnancy and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have launched free, online continuing education courses on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. The courses target practitioners in primary care, integrated care, school and university clinics, and other clinical settings.
FCM Research Initiative
The Center for Primary Care, Prevention and Population Health Research focuses on health disparities, antibiotic stewardship, integrated behavioral and physical health, and substance abuse disorders.
Departmental Reports
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Baylor works at the forefront of medical education and discovery to deliver excellent and holistic patient care. Read about department happenings in our quarterly newsletters. Publications, faculty spotlight, and newsmakers highlight each issue.
Contact Us
Department Contact
Phone: (713) 798-9000
Patient Appointments
Please call: (713) 798-7700
