Advanced Hands. Big Impact.

SHREC ONMM3 Plus One Advanced Training Program

Welcome to a community-based, university-backed advanced training program through the Sam Houston Regional Education Consortium (SHREC), with clinical training based at SHSU Physicians in Conroe and support from Sam Houston State University.

Designed for physicians who have completed an accredited residency and have knowledge and experience in osteopathic principles and techniques, this 12-month program prepares graduates for eligibility for NMM/OMM board certification.

Located just north of Houston, Conroe offers a fast-growing community, excellent quality of life, and convenient access to one of the nation’s largest medical markets.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?

• Direct Faculty Mentorship: Train in an unopposed environment with close access to experienced faculty committed to your growth. 
• Advanced Osteopathic Training: Develop high-level skills in cranial, visceral, pediatric, and whole-patient osteopathic techniques.
• Career-Focused Preparation: Ideal for physicians pursuing OMM specialty practice, integrated primary care, academic medicine, or teaching hospital opportunities.
• Inpatient Experience: Expand your training through inpatient rotations in Conroe.
• Athletics Exposure: Participate in Assistant Team Physician opportunities with Sam Houston NCAA Division I Athletics.
• Academic Integration: Engage with SHSU-COM educational opportunities, didactics, CME, and scholarly activity support.
• Family-Friendly Community: Enjoy a welcoming community with strong schools, recreation, and easy access to Houston. 

HANDS-ON CURRICULUM & TRAINING

This one-year ONMM3 Plus One Advanced Training Program is structured to provide meaningful clinical experience and advanced osteopathic education.

Training includes:

• Primary training site at SHSU Physicians in Conroe
• Inpatient service rotations at HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
• Sports medicine rotation opportunities with SHSU Athletics
• Weekly didactics, journal review, case conferences, and ultrasound/procedure exposure
• Teaching opportunities with medical students and residents
• Career mentorship for private practice, faculty, and hospital-based pathways

WHERE THIS program LEADS

Graduates are prepared for board eligibility in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and careers in:

• OMM specialty practice
• Integrated primary care
• Academic medicine
• Hospital-based practice
• Medical education leadership

Life in conroe

Conroe offers the balance of suburban convenience, outdoor recreation, and access to Houston’s major healthcare market.

Easy Access: Minutes from The Woodlands, IAH Airport, and greater Houston.

Outdoor Lifestyle: Enjoy Lake Conroe, parks, trails, and year-round recreation.

Short Commutes: Convenient housing options with efficient travel between home and training sites.

Growing Community: Dining, entertainment, shopping, and family amenities nearby.