The Texas Medical Center

The Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the largest cluster of medical and health institutions in the world and is the largest group employer in Houston. More than 5 million patient visits are recorded annually. It was founded in the 1940's and developed on a site purchased from the city of Houston. The TMC now comprises over 740 acres of land with a comprehensive medical complex of 42 institutions, including 2 medical schools, 13 hospitals, and more than 6000 beds. It is an international center for patient referral and health professions training. The Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library is a valuable resource serving the needs of the medical community both locally and within a 5-state region.

The University of Texas-Houston Medical School

The University of Texas-Houston Medical School (UT-HMS) is one of six schools, along with several interdisciplinary centers, institutes, and programs, that comprise The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center (UT-HHSC). The Medical School was established by the Texas Legislature in June 1969 as the fourth public school of medicine in The University of Texas System. Researchers, clinicians, epidemiologists, and basic scientists all gain from the collaborative environment, facilities, collective resources and expertise within the UT-HHSC. The Medical School's eighteen clinical departments provide a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. The school's Affiliated Residency Training Programs represent over twenty specialties and subspecialties and train over 750 residents annually. The school has MD, MD/PhD, MD/MPH, MD/OMS, and master's in clinical research degree programs.