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Official page for Baylor College of Medicine's Department of Family and Community Medicine

Family and Community Medicine is a multifaceted department with faculty and staff dedicated to clinical care, education, and research. We provide several healthcare services to patients from a variety of backgrounds throughout the Greater Houston and Harris County area, while teaching advances in primary care to the next generation of practitioners. With innovation at the forefront, our contributions to evidence-based research support Baylor College of Medicine's mission of gaining and applying new knowledge.

11/20/2025

"Vegetarian Thanksgiving emphasizes vegetables, whole grains and plant-based protein like beans and lentils," said Dr. Luis Rustveld, associate professor and dietitian in Family and Community Medicine. Read more: https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/11/11/vegetarian-thanksgiving/

11/18/2025

Dr. Mike Ren, assistant professor in Family and Community Medicine, answers frequently asked questions about residency program interviews: https://blog.blueprintprep.com/medical/do-residency-programs-rank-everyone-they-interview/

11/13/2025

Publication Spotlight – Family and Community Medicine faculty examined excessive urine culture testing at two Houston safety-net clinics: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/infection-control-and-hospital-epidemiology/article/clinical-factors-and-diagnoses-associated-with-inappropriate-urine-culture-ordering-in-primary-care/EFC7A300AB8903D7F3C1333AE642D8CA

11/11/2025

"The flu virus tends to have more systemic effects where the whole body can have symptoms," said Dr. Veena Wang, assistant professor in Family and Community Medicine. Learn more: https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/09/16/primary-care-matters-during-flu-season/

11/06/2025

Dr. Luis Rustveld, associate professor and dietitian in Family and Community Medicine, shares his tips for adding fall's favorite flavor to everyday meals: https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/10/21/add-pumpkin-to-savory-meals-for-health-and-nutritional-benefits/

11/04/2025

Dr. Mike Ren, assistant professor in Family and Community Medicine, gives his recommendations on getting through this cold season: https://www.bcm.edu/news/fall-illnesses-heres-how-to-prevent-them

10/30/2025

Dr. Mike Ren, assistant professor in Family and Community Medicine, details the cause and effects of a sugar rush: https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/10/16/halloween-candy-sugar-rush/

10/28/2025

Family and Community Medicine welcomes Dr. Yusra Azhar to our faculty team at the Harris Health Strawberry Health Center!

10/23/2025

Dr. Fabrizia Faustinella, professor and physician in Family and Community Medicine, shares the core principles that she views as fundamental for professionalism: https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/08/29/the-bridge-between-who-we-are-and-who-we-aspire-to-be/

10/21/2025

Family and Community Medicine's Primary Care Update Conference is happening this Saturday! Register now to attend virtually: https://forms.office.com/r/WfB2dHg5U1

10/16/2025

Dr. Fabrizia Faustinella, professor and physician in Family and Community Medicine, reflects on the importance of authentic gestures that embody professionalism: https://blogs.bcm.edu/2025/08/22/true-professionalism-lives-in-the-small-moments/

10/14/2025

This year's Primary Care Update Conference, hosted by the Department of Family and Community Medicine, will be held virtually on Oct. 25! Register today: https://forms.office.com/r/WfB2dHg5U1

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3701 Kirby Drive, Suite 100
Houston, TX
77098

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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https://www.bcm.edu/departments/family-and-community-medicine/

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