University of Houston College of Medicine

The University of Houston College of Medicine, located in Houston, Texas, is the graduate medical school of the University of Houston. Established by the Texas Legislature in 2019, UH College of Medicine will enroll its first class of 30 students in the fall of 2020.[1]

University of Houston College of Medicine
TypePublic Medical school
Established2019
Parent institution
University of Houston
AffiliationHospital Corporation of America
DeanStephen J. Spann, MD
Location
Houston, Texas
CampusUrban
Websiteuh.edu/medicine

History

The University of Houston System Board of Regents voted to establish a medical school at the system's flagship campus in 2017.[2] The Texas Legislature authorized the medical school in 2019.[1]

UH College of Medicine will enroll its inaugural class of 30 students in 2020. All students in the inaugural class will receive full tuition scholarships.[3]

Teaching Facilities

UH College of Medicine has signed an affiliation agreement with HCA Houston Healthcare to host students and residents.

References
  1. Byrne, Elizabeth (2019-05-02). "Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill creating University of Houston medical school". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  2. Watkins, Matthew (2017-11-16). "University of Houston regents vote to create a medical school". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2020-04-23.
  3. George, Cindy (July 18, 2018). "$3 million gift funds full scholarships for UH College of Medicine's inaugural class". Texas Medical Center. Retrieved 2020-04-23.



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