Dell Medical School

Dell Medical School is a relatively new institution, founded in 2013 with the support of Michael Dell and Suzanne Dell, as well as The University of Texas at Austin and Seton Healthcare Family. The school is named after the Dell Foundation, which donated $50 million to the project, and is affiliated with the University of Texas System. The school's establishment was also made possible through partnerships with Central Health and Ascension Seton.

● History

The history of the school began with a vision to create a innovative medical education program, as outlined by The Liaison Committee on Medical Education and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. In 2013, the school received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and began accepting its first class of students. The school's founding dean, Clay Johnston, played a crucial role in shaping the school's curriculum and mission, which emphasizes patient-centered care, interprofessional education, and community engagement. The school has also partnered with organizations such as the American Medical Association and the American Association of Medical Colleges to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in medical education.

● Academics

The school offers a Doctor of Medicine degree, as well as several combined degree programs, including the MD/MPH and MD/MBA, in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin Moody College of Communication and the McCombs School of Business. The school's curriculum is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the basic sciences, as well as clinical training in a variety of settings, including University Medical Center Brackenridge and the Seton Medical Center Austin. Students also have the opportunity to participate in elective courses and research projects with faculty members from the University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences and the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. The school is also a member of the Association of American Medical Colleges and the Texas Medical Association.

● Research

The school is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research, with a focus on areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, and infectious disease. Faculty members and students collaborate with researchers from institutions such as the National Institutes of Health, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. The school has also established partnerships with organizations such as the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association to support research and education initiatives. Additionally, the school has a strong focus on translational research, with the goal of bringing new treatments and therapies from the laboratory to the clinic, in collaboration with institutions such as the University of California, San Francisco and the Duke University School of Medicine.

● Campus

The school is located on the University of Texas at Austin campus, with facilities that include the Health Learning Building and the Health Discovery Building. The campus is also home to the Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, a teaching hospital that provides clinical training opportunities for students. The school is also close to other major medical institutions, including the University Medical Center Brackenridge and the Seton Medical Center Austin, which are affiliated with the Seton Healthcare Family and the Ascension Health. The campus is served by the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which provides public transportation options to students and faculty.

● Organization

The school is led by its dean, Claudia Finkelstein, who oversees the school's academic and research programs. The school is also governed by a council of faculty members and administrators, who are responsible for making strategic decisions about the school's direction and priorities. The school has established partnerships with a number of organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Association of Medical Colleges, and the Texas Medical Association, to support its mission and goals. The school is also accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, which ensures that the school's programs meet the highest standards of quality and excellence. Category:Medical schools in Texas