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°ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ is Texas’ resource for health care education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. With half a century of experience, °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ is one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health centers.


Mission

The mission of °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ is to educate health science professionals, discover and translate advances in the biomedical and social sciences, and model the best practices in clinical care and public health.

We pursue this mission in order to advance the quality of human life by enhancing the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and injury as well as promoting individual health and community well-being.

Vision

Excellence above all in the quest to be an acknowledged leader in the collaboration to treat, cure, and prevent the most common diseases of our time through education, research, and clinical practice.

President

Giuseppe N. Colasurdo, MD

ALKEK-WILLIAMS DISTINGUISHED CHAIR

Campus


Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center and across the state, °ÄÃÅÍõÖÐÍõ’s students, faculty, and staff are creating a healthier future for all — in more than 7 million square feet of state-of-the-art clinical, research, training, and administrative space across 127 buildings. 


Education

Our faculty educate and train the next generation of health care professionals and researchers to deliver outstanding patient care and improve community health in Houston and beyond.

2 Professional degrees

More information on degree plans and certificates can be found