Department of Family and Community Medicine

Family and Community Medicine Research

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Our Research

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The department is home to the Center for Prevention and Population Health Research, under the direction of Roger Zoorob, M.D., MPH, FAAFP. Striving to enhance the health of families and communities through rigorous and evidence-based research, we cover a wide range of areas:

PreventionAntibiotic Stewardship
NutritionDiabetes and Obesity
Health DisparitiesEpidemiology of Health 
Substance Use DisordersIntegrated Behavioral Health
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersMaternal and Child Health

 

Our faculty members collaborate with other clinical departments and investigators around the country to help make Baylor College of Medicine one of the most innovative health science universities in the country. 

We encourage students, residents, fellows, and faculty to develop their skills as investigators by offering research training and mentorship opportunities that lead to career growth and contributions to science, including academic publications, presentations, and advocacy.

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T32 Fellowship

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Dr. Zoorob secured funding to continue our T32 Primary Care Research Fellowship grant, awarded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The training grant is a five-year award of $1.9 million. The FCM T32 Fellowship is open for applications—view the program for more information.

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Research Funding

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Our center has been successful in obtaining external research grant funding. Federal sponsors include the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Health Resources and Services Administration.

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Manuscripts

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The department's research appears in highly regarded scientific journals. Faculty, staff, and fellows contribute to studies in population health and health service initiatives aligned with our research mission.

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Zoorob R, Kim-Vences S, Hirth JM, Schaper K, Grigoryan L, Gonzalez S, Kowalchuk A. Asynchronous online training increased knowledge, confidence, and intent to screen and treat substance use disorders among primary care clinicians practicing in Texas.

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Sarkar A, Nwokocha C, Nash SG, Grigoryan L. Empowering low-income patients with home blood pressure monitors to improve hypertension control.

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Hirth J, Ostovar-Kermani T, Gutierrez JA, Thompson EL, Barnett TE, Zoorob R. Effect of age at initiation of the human papillomavirus vaccine on the association between race/ethnicity and completion of the vaccine series.

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Hansen MA, Hirth J, Zoorob R, Langabeer J. Demographics and clinical features associated with rates of electronic message utilization in the primary care setting.

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Books and Book Chapters

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In addition to submitting manuscripts to peer-reviewed journals, our faculty and fellows publish books and book chapters. Subjects that have been addressed include clinical prevention, substance use disorders, primary care of the medically underserved, and obesity issues.

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Presentations

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FCM faculty, fellows, residents, staff, and family medicine medical students periodically participate in conferences and meetings by showcasing their latest work through posters and presentations.

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