The Physicians Benevolent Fund (PBF) cares for and supports Texas physicians during times of personal hardship. Specifically, PBF offers financial assistance when physicians and their families fall on hard times.
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Physicians Benevolent Fund ‘Helps Fill the Gap’ with Short-Term Support
For Five Decades, Texas Physicians Have Helped Care for Physicians
“When Everything Inside of You Just Wants to Quit, PBF Is There.”
PBF Cares for Physician Families During Financial Crises
Why The Physicians Benevolent Fund is Important: A Conversation with John Flores, MD
Why The Physicians Benevolent Fund is Important: A Conversation with Vickie Blumhagen
PBF Articles
Retired? PBF Provides Financial Ray of Hope If Golden Years Tarnish
For Doctors Who 've Suffered a Stroke, Physicians Benevolent Fund Can Help
How the Physicians Benevolent Fund Saves Doctors’ Families (Auto Accident)
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The Physicians Benevolent Fund (PBF) was created to offer confidential, compassionate financial assistance to physicians and their families during difficult times. If you are facing unexpected hardship, PBF is here to help without judgment and with complete discretion. Learn more: www.texmed.org/PBF
Facing financial hardship? You don’t have to feel alone.Ease financial burdens when tragedy or illness strikes. In the past decade, The Physicians Benevolent Fund has directed more than $1 million to physicians in need and their families grappling with personal financial distress. Find out how PBF can help: www.texmed.org/PBF
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