Rooted in Compassion. Focused on Impact.
The TEAM Foundation exists to bridge the healthcare divide in South Texas. From rural communities to underserved neighborhoods in growing cities, too many individuals face unnecessary obstacles to receiving the care they need due to a shortage or lack of medical specialists. We believe every person deserves access to quality specialists—regardless of their zip code, background, or income.
We launched this foundation to turn that belief into action.
Texas Educational Academic Medical Foundation
TEAM stands for Texas Educational Academic Medical Foundation. We are a physician-led nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to medical education and specialty care across South Texas. Our work is built around three core pillars: education, clinical services, and research. We do not believe in temporary fixes. We build long-term infrastructure, develop new residency programs, and partner with leading institutions to create lasting change.
Education
Training future generations of physician specialists in the communities they serve.
Clinical Services
Expanding access to specialist care where it is needed most.
Research
Advancing innovation, equity, and excellence in patient care through world-class research.
Who We Are
Healthcare access is not a single-issue problem.
Each TEAM initiative addresses a specific need within the healthcare system—whether it’s a lack of specialists, limited facilities, or barriers like transportation and cost. We focus on programs that combine direct care, education, medical research, and community support to deliver sustainable solutions.
Our first initiative, Sight for South Texas, addresses the urgent crisis in vision care across the region. But this is just the beginning.
What We Do
Where We’re Going Next
As TEAM grows, we are building toward a broader future for specialty care in South Texas. In addition to expanding Ophthalmology and launching Orthopedics, we will continue exploring future initiatives in General Surgery, Obstetrics, and Anesthesia. Each program will follow our core model of medical training, research, clinical services, and community outreach, with the same commitment to long-term, community-first solutions.
The TEAM Foundation is powered by people who care—donors, partners, healthcare professionals, community organizations, volunteers, and advocates. If you believe that every person deserves a chance at a healthy future, we invite you to join us.