Expanding Access to Medical Education and Specialty Care Across South Texas
The TEAM Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and Nonprofit Public Health Organization (NPHO) dedicated to training future physician-surgical specialists and expanding access to quality healthcare across South Texas, bringing essential care to underserved communities.
Exciting Updates!
TEAM’S Ophthalmology Residency Program Obtains ACGME Accreditation.
As of July 2026, we will begin our second year of our residency program which will now include our first PGY-2 resident, and two PGY-1 residents.
OUR PROGRAMS
What We’ve Accomplished
TEAM has already reached our first major milestone in building the future of specialty care in South Texas. Phase I of Sight for South Texas achieved its fundraising goal, making it possible to launch the Ophthalmology Residency Program, recruit world-class faculty, secure ACGME submission, and advance development of the Mein Eye Institute at Brooks City Base.
Advanced Oculoplastic & Reconstructive Services
With the addition of Dr. Armin Avdic, patients now have access to specialized eyelid, facial, and reconstructive procedures, further strengthening the program's comprehensive ophthalmic care offerings.
A State-of-the-Art Training Environment
The TEAM Ophthalmology Residency Program is headquartered in San Antonio's Brooks City Base, providing residents with access to advanced technology, modern clinical facilities, and hands-on training opportunities.
Welcoming Our Inaugural Resident Class
In July 2025, the TEAM Ophthalmology Residency Program welcomed its first resident, marking the beginning of a new generation of physician training dedicated to advancing eye care throughout TX.
Advanced Retinal Services Led by Dr.Mein. Dr. Calvin Mein is expanding the program's retinal care offerings June/July 2026, providing specialized treatment for complex retinal conditions while enhancing clinical training opportunities for the next generation of ophthalmologists.
Expanded Specialty Eye Care Services
Sponsel Eye Experts has expanded its service offerings to include oculoplastic surgery, retinal care, orbital reconstruction, thyroid eye disease treatment, cosmetic procedures, tear duct surgery, and a new full-service optical center.
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Thousands lack care - with your support we train doctors, launch and operate medical residency programs, and improve health outcomes.
In South Texas, underserved communities face mounting challenges in accessing quality medical care. And with a shortage of specialists across many areas of medicine, long wait times and untreated conditions are all too common. TEAM was created to help address this problem by training future generations of surgical specialists across several disciplines.