The Future of Medicine is Here
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The University of Houston College of Medicine is taking a bold and fresh new approach to medical education. The status quo hasn’t improved health. The U.S. spends more on health care than any other developed nation; yet, we have some of the poorest health outcomes.
To end the downward trend, UH College of Medicine is tackling a key contributor to poor health — a shortage of primary care doctors. We will groom students to become primary care physicians who deliver compassionate, high-value care to underserved communities in Houston and Texas.
At UH College of Medicine, our focus is on preventing and improving poor health — not simply treating it. Students will receive the highest quality medical training to provide comprehensive health care. By teaching students to address key factors that affect their patients' health — such as food insecurity, the environment and housing — we can help eliminate health disparities in our urban and rural areas.
The future of medicine is here. Come help shape it for a better tomorrow. Join our mission to improve health.
Countdown to Accreditation
The University of Houston College of Medicine received preliminary accreditation status from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education in February 2020.
Anticipated Timeline
Board of Regents Approval for establishment of College of Medicine
November 16, 2017
Graduate & Professional Studies Approval for Medical Degree
February 2018
Board of Regents Approval for Medical Degree
March 8, 2018
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Approval for Medical Degree
October 2018
Initiate Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Application
October 2018
Submission of Application to the LCME for Accreditation
March 2019
Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACSCOC) Prospectus Submitted
May 2019
Texas Legislature & Governor Approval for Funding
May 2019
Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACSCOC) Approval to offer a Doctor of Medicine Degree Program
Aug 2019
LCME-Preliminary Accreditation Awarded
February 2020
Admit First Class
July 2020
Estimated LCME Provisional Accreditation
June 2022
Full Accreditation
January 2024
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$376.6
MILLION
College of Medicine
Total Income Added to Greater Houston
Following LCME approval, the medical school will begin producing doctors who will address Texas’ shortage of primary care physicians and lack of coverage in underserved communities. During its first decade of operation, it’s predicted to generate a $4.13 return for every $1 spent on it.
In The News
University of Houston
New UH Medical Students Receive First White Coats
August 3, 2021
Houston Chronicle
UH College of Medicine hosts first White Coat Ceremony after COVID dampened inaugural celebration
July 31, 2021
KHOU, Channel 11 (CBS)
White coat ceremony held for new University of Houston medical school students
July 31, 2021
KPRC, Channel 2 (NBC)
Future doctors graduating from UH medical school aim to serve in underserved areas
July 29, 2021
Houston Business Journal
UH College of Medicine receives $1M gift to open direct primary care clinic in southwest Houston
July 29, 2021
Houston Chronicle
'White coat' ceremony will launch UH College of Medicine's second class this weekend
July 29, 2021
Modern Healthcare
Houston med school to open direct primary care clinic for uninsured (subscription required)
July 29, 2021
Univision
Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad de Houston abrirá clínica para personas sin seguro médico
July 29, 2021