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Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)
Temple, TX
Continued AccreditationACGME #5404812001UniversityJ1J-1

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) is an ACGME-accredited university-based Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program in Temple, TX. It has 2 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 1 residents in training. It reports J-1 visa sponsorship and a PGY-1 salary of $75,683. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
2
1 residents · 2 approved
PGY-1 salary
$75.7k
IMG percentage
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 2020 · 1 years · Last ACGME review 2022

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
2–3
Incl. faculty, specialty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

Cohort composition — data pending

Cohort composition hasn't been reported for this program yet.

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
50
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
10
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
3
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
4.0
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Smoke-free workplace.

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Non-Profit

Woodlands North Houston Heart Center brings together board-certified cardiologists, interventional specialists, cardiac electrophysiologists, and advanced practitioners to deliver comprehensive cardiovascular care across four convenient North Houston locations. As part of Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group and Commonspirit Health, we combine cutting-edge technology with a deeply personalized approach — from cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmia management to disease prevention and rehabilitation. Housed in a modern, state-of-the-art facility, Woodlands North Houston Heart Center combines caring physicians with cutting-edge advances available in only a select few centers in the United States. Our comprehensive cardiovascular services span advanced cardiac electrophysiology — including ablation, pacemaker implantation, and arrhythmia management — alongside leading-edge vein treatment for conditions such as varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Our interventional cardiology and structural heart program delivers minimally invasive, catheter-based therapies — from complex coronary interventions and stenting to advanced structural procedures such as transcatheter valve repair and replacement — restoring heart function with precision and minimal recovery time. Our dedicated heart failure management program offers personalized monitoring, medication optimization, and multidisciplinary support to help patients achieve the highest possible quality of life. From advanced cardiovascular risk assessment to CT coronary artery angiography, every service reflects our commitment to precision, innovation, and compassionate care.

Star Rating
4 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
640
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care5 better · 2 same · 1 worse
Mortality1 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 10 same · 0 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 11 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Leapfrog Safety GradeB
Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$196K
Research
$0
Payments
40

Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($113K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
36,537
ED visits
102,827
Inpatient surgeries
10,301
Outpatient surgeries
19,130
Births
2,497
Daily census
482
Full-time staff
4,618

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center · Temple, TX

Verified Jun 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

Texas A&M College of Medicine-Scott and White Medical Center

Primary
Temple, TX640 beds

Cornerstone Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation

Temple, TX

McLane Children's Hospital Scott & White

Temple, TX

Location

Rental market & livability

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

Livability

County figures for Bell County, Texas (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
None
No tax on wages
Median Income
$66,051
−$12k vs US median
Avg Commute
23 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Jason Kirk, MD

Program Director

Program Director

Marguerite Peters, MEd

Director, GME

Coordinator

Aida Munoz-Murphy

Program Administrator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) located?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) is located in Temple, TX.
What type of program is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) is a university-based residency program.
Is Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) ACGME-accredited?
Yes — Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) has approximately 1 residents in training.
Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) has not reported an IMG resident percentage to FREIDA, so MatchPath publishes none for this program — the figure is missing at the source, not withheld. Its visa sponsorship and PGY-1 salary are shown on this page wherever the program reports them. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) require?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)?
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) reports a PGY-1 salary of $75,683. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Hospice and palliative medicine (multidisciplinary) residency program positions as they appear.
Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) Residency Program at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple)