After 22 hours traveling yesterday, I am now sitting in the fully equipped temporary FMR Administrative office at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth. They have graciously agreed to house us for the immediate future, until we are able to return to the UTMB-Galveston campus.
Our new telephone number is 817-735-2737.
Almost all of the FM residents have new rotation assignments to begin on Monday in accordance with our usual rotation timeline. We should have that task completed by the end of the week so that everyone can be back to clinical work/education on Monday 9/22. It is anticipated that no one in the FMR will have a break in training.
Many, many thanks go out to FMR Program Directors across the great state of Texas, all who have volunteered rotations and many also housing for our residents. We are deeply grateful.
Applicants for the 2009 Match can expect an update regarding our status within the next two weeks, after we've been able to attend to the immediate needs of our current residents.
All FM residents and faculty are holding up well and making the best of a difficult situation. From my perspective, I feel a little bit guilty because although I'm displaced, the inside of my home is virtually untouched and will be easy to move back into. I am sitting in an air-conditioned office and am well-supported. I have electricity and internet access and I can buy gas without waiting in line for 90 minutes. When I turn on the tap, water comes out and I took a wonderful shower this morning. My kids, pets and I are safe and healthy and housed with family. All things considered, I have much to be thankful for.
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