You’ll practice gynecologic oncology within an institution that stands among the finest in the nation—recognized as the #1 hospital in Fortune’s “15 Top Major Teaching Hospitals” in the United States. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is more than a regional referral hub—it’s a 616-bed, tertiary powerhouse that has driven medical innovation for over 120 years. Founded in 1904 by Drs. Arthur Scott and Raleigh White, this institution evolved from a converted convent serving railroad workers into the flagship facility of Texas’s largest nonprofit healthcare system, caring for more than 34,000 inpatients each year and maintaining an impressive 86% bed utilization rate.
As you walk through its modern, technology-forward campus, you’ll sense the perfect blend of heritage and innovation. Baylor Scott & White’s pioneering history includes employing Dr. Claudia Potter—the nation’s first female anesthesiologist—and performing America’s first electric cautery surgery in 1908. That legacy lives on through the Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center, which stands among only 4% of U.S. cancer programs to earn the Commission on Cancer’s Outstanding Achievement Award for three consecutive survey cycles. Your gynecologic oncology practice will be anchored within this acclaimed center—where multidisciplinary collaboration is not aspirational but standard practice.
As the primary teaching hospital for Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine since 1979, this institution hosts 19 residency and 24 fellowship programs with over 400 trainees. Unlike traditional academic centers, this is a clinically focused teaching environment—education here enriches your practice without burdening it. The hospital’s Magnet® designation for nursing excellence—achieved by less than 7% of hospitals nationwide—ensures you’ll collaborate with highly skilled nurses dedicated to patient-centered care.
You’ll hold a faculty appointment through Baylor College of Medicine, gaining academic distinction while maintaining the autonomy of private practice. State-of-the-art simulation labs, a comprehensive medical library, and ongoing CME opportunities keep you at the forefront of gynecologic oncology innovation.
With annual net patient revenue exceeding $2 billion and a 9.3% growth rate, Baylor Scott & White – Temple exemplifies financial strength and long-term sustainability. As the flagship of a 52-hospital nonprofit health system, it benefits from unparalleled economies of scale—enhancing purchasing power, insurance negotiations, and investment in advanced technologies. Your patients will experience the advantages of this stability firsthand.
The institution serves a diverse payer mix: 57% privately insured, a balanced representation of Medicare and Medicaid patients, and 16% TRICARE beneficiaries from nearby Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood). This mix ensures both financial health and a diverse, mission-driven patient population.
You’ll practice within a System IV Integrated Delivery Network—the highest level of system integration—ensuring coordinated continuity of care across specialties. Baylor Scott & White commands 42% of inpatient and 47% of outpatient market share across the region, positioning you as the premier provider of gynecologic oncology care in Central Texas.
As part of the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance ACO, you’ll engage in value-based initiatives that reward quality and outcomes, not just volume. Collaboration with Vizient provides benchmarking data, best practice guidance, and operational efficiencies that enhance clinical excellence.
The Epic EMR platform serves as your digital ecosystem—integrating scheduling, documentation, results, and population health management for streamlined care delivery. Expanded telehealth capabilities allow you to reach underserved patients throughout the region, increasing access to subspecialty oncology care.
With more than $11 million in research funding and affiliation with the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, you’ll have access to clinical trial participation and translational research opportunities—without the administrative burden of maintaining an independent research lab.
Founded as a Christian ministry of healing, Baylor Scott & White maintains a mission-centered ethos prioritizing patient wellbeing over profit. Last year alone, the system provided $225 million in community benefit, reflecting a genuine commitment to equity and access. Here, clinical decisions are driven by medical judgment rather than financial constraints.
Joining Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple means practicing at the intersection of history and innovation—where legacy meets progress, where teaching enhances practice, and where Texas’s largest nonprofit health system empowers you to deliver world-class cancer care to the women of Central Texas.