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The Tilman J. Fertitta Family 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, Fertitta Family 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 the 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.
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Countdown to Accreditation
The Tilman J. Fertitta Family 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

Health Matters is a News 88.7 radio series, brought to you by the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, that empowers listeners to lead healthy lives. Host and founding dean Dr. Stephen Spann, along with doctors from the medical school, provide practical health care information to the community.
$376.6
MILLION
Tilman J. Fertitta Family 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.
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In The News
Fox 26 Houston
UH medical school named after Tilman J. Fertitta family following legacy-defining $50 million gift
May 19, 2022
Forbes
University Of Houston Announces $50 Million Gift For Its Medical School
May 19, 2022
Houston Business Journal
Tilman Fertitta family makes massive donation to UH College of Medicine
May 19, 2022
CBS News, Channel 11
Fertitta family makes massive $50M donation to University of Houston College of Medicine
May 19, 2022
NBC News, Channel 2
‘New Era of Health Care’: UH College of Medicine renamed in honor of Tilman Fertitta after $50M pledge
May 19, 2022
ABC News, Channel 13
UH names Fertitta Family College of Medicine after $50M donation from Houston entrepreneur
May 19, 2022
Houston Chronicle
Tilman Fertitta donating $50 million to UH medical school, which will be renamed after him
May 19, 2022
The Daily Cougar
College of Medicine renamed after Tilman Fertitta’s ‘legacy-defining’ donation
May 19, 2022