THE FACILITY: A growing part of South Texas since 1962, Corpus Christi Medical Center (CCMC)(www.ccmedicalcenter.com) is committed to the care and improvement of human life, delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare. Part of a four-campus, 583-bed healthcare system, CCMC offers a full range of healthcare services. Sister facilities include Bay Area Hospital, The Heart Hospital and Doctors Regional, plus Northwest, a 24:7 emergency care center with laboratory and radiology services. With its broad spectrum of inpatient, outpatient and specialty programs, CCMC continues its role as a trusted healthcare resource for South Texas residents. Our Family Practice residency program has a very strong didactic component with a full-time Director of Academic Medicine. The residency also places great emphasis on Osteopathic principles and manipulation, with twice a month OMT lectures and hands-on experience.  We are part of the Texas OPTI which is an educational consortium committed to assuring the advancement of osteopathic postdoctoral training. Through this commitment, we enhance osteopathic graduate medical education through quality program development and advocacy on behalf of our interns and residents.  Corpus Christi is located 4 hours southwest of Houston and 2 hours southeast of San Antonio.

THE COMMUNITY: Set in a tropical waterfront location on the Texas Gulf Coast, Corpus Christi is a growing metropolitan area and home to the nation’s fifth-largest port. With a population of approximately 500,000 people, Corpus Christi provides an attractive mix of big-city advantages and small-town conveniences. The region’s natural beauty is apparent in shorelines covered with beautiful sandy beaches and shaded by palm trees. The sunny climate enables outdoor recreation year-round. This area is noted for its great fishing, boating and watersports plus abundant hike and bike trails and parks. From the classics to the contemporary, the city’s rich cultural offering includes dramatic arts, ballet, symphony, jazz festivals, historic sites and museums, A diversity of dining and shopping venues. Families will appreciate the excellence of the area’s public and private schools and availability of institutions of higher learning. No state income tax, extremely affordable housing and the fifth-lowest cost of living in the U.S. provide additional incentives to relocate here. (www.cctexas.com)