Lisa Nash

Dr. Lisa Nash is a Professor of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, and Senior Associate Dean for Educational Programs & Graduate Medical Education at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM). She holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from UNT Health Science Center and advanced degrees in Health Profession Education and Biology.

Her research focuses on graduate medical education, rural medicine, primary care obstetrics, and faculty development. She previously directed the AOA/ACGME-certified Family Medicine Residency Program at UTMB-Galveston for seven years and developed a Rural Training Track there. Dr. Nash has led numerous sponsored projects focused on expanding graduate medical education and faculty development initiatives in Texas.

• Education:
• DO: UNT Health Science Center
• MS: Health Profession Education (MGH Institute)
• BS: Biology (Texas Christian University)

Her sponsored projects (20+ active/finished) emphasize GME expansion, rural healthcare training, and faculty development. Notable projects include THECB-funded initiatives to enhance family medicine residency programs and improve access to care in underserved areas.

Dr. Nash’s work has produced impactful research on rural residency outcomes and innovative orientation methods for residents. She currently oversees educational programs that bridge clinical training with community health needs, particularly in Texas’ rural regions.