Texas A&M Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine
A New Name. A Game-Changing Milestone.
On August 9, 2025 the college marked a truly transformative milestone in our history as we became the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine.
The new name honors a significant gift by Arlington entrepreneur and philanthropist Naresh K. Vashisht ’72, founder and CEO of Omimex Resources.
Recognizing the college's innovative work, Mr. Vashisht’s gift creates full-tuition scholarships and a dean’s excellence fund to support the college’s strategic needs, establishes a fund for medical research, and supports Texas A&M’s Rural Medicine Program.
Reflecting on Mr. Vashisht's impact, Amy L. Waer, MD, FACS, MPSA ’23, Jean and Tom McMullin Endowed Dean, shared, “Mr. Vashisht's work ethic, grit, and understanding of the transformative power of education and dedication to innovation and health care for those who need it most makes him a natural match for our college’s mission and nearly half-century of work."
"Mr. Vashisht’s generous gift ensures that we can expand upon our land-grant mission by educating outstanding Aggie doctors, discovering new knowledge, and leading the charge in the areas of medical research and health care, all while supporting our rural and underserved communities."
President
Texas A&M University
About the Texas A&M Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine
At the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, we don’t just teach medicine—we lead with purpose.
For nearly 50 years, we’ve championed a mission rooted in service: delivering personalized care, expanding access, conducting life-changing research, and educating compassionate, purpose‑driven physicians.
We embrace a community-based model that reaches across Texas, addressing critical healthcare needs in rural and urban settings alike. Through innovation, discovery, and an unshakable commitment to our core values, we’re advancing medicine to serve the greater good—one patient, one community, and one breakthrough at a time.
Impact Areas
Aerospace
Medicine
Optimizing human health on Earth and beyond through pioneering aerospace medicine research and education.
Patient
Care
Fulfilling our purpose of providing transformative and compassionate care across Texas.
Research &
Innovation
Finding new possibilities for healthcare's greatest challenges.
Rural
Medicine
Fulfilling our land-grant mission by advancing and broadening healthcare access and education in rural communities.
Training
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Developing values-driven Aggie doctors and scientists, equipped to lead with compassion, courage, and vision.
Medicine News
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE OF SPACE HEALTH
The Aerospace Medicine Program at the Vashisht College of Medicine leads the way in understanding and addressing the unique challenges of human health in space. Through cutting- edge research, we address health challenges that enhance the safety and sustainability of future space exploration, we address unique space health challenges which enhances safety and sustainability for future space exploration.
Advancing Medicine to Serve the Greater Good
With major campuses in Bryan-College Station, Dallas, Houston, and Round Rock and a growing footprint across rural Texas, our faculty, students, and partners are transforming health care statewide.
We educate future Aggie doctors through personalized, collaborative learning.
We care for communities with purpose. And we lead with bold research and compassionate service.
Together, we’re shaping a healthier future—built on unrivalled education, powered by innovation, and driven by an unwavering mission to serve.