About the Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine
Advancing Medicine to Serve the Greater Good At the Texas A&M University Naresh K. Vashisht College of Medicine, we advance medicine to lead Texans—and the world—towards a healthier future. Founded in 1977 through the Teague-Cranston Act to serve veterans and the underserved, we’ve grown into a community-based, research-driven academic medical institution that combines world- class education, compassionate care, and translational innovation. Whether in rural clinics, urban hospitals, NASA labs, or classrooms across the state, we equip leaders to solve healthcare’s biggest challenges with purpose, empathy, and the power of the Aggie spirit.
Mission
Our mission is to develop accomplished, forward-thinking,
compassionate, and ethical Aggie leaders to pioneer the future of health in Texas and beyond.
Vision
Our vision is to be a distinguished and recognized leader in medical education, research, and patient care. By trailblazing the Aggie way through innovation, service, excellence, and compassion, we will advance health care for humanity and improve lives for generations to come.
What We Stand For
Pioneering Researarch & Innovation
From space-based physiology to Alzheimer’s breakthroughs, our
research transform s lives through bold, boundary-pushing science.
Uwavering Compassion & Selfless Service
Our students and faculty live by Aggie core values, meeting people in their communities delivering care and service with heart, humility, and humanity.
Personalized Patient Care for All
Whether through concierge clinics, rural rotations, or veteran health initiatives, we deliver care tailored to each patient’s story and community.
Unrivaled Education & Collaboration
With a statewide footprint and community-based model, we offer flexible, immersive training for the next generation of leaders in medicine.
Explore what we offer
The Vashisht College of Medicine offers multiple paths to earning a or certificate:
- MD Program – Four-year path to clinical practice
- EnMed (MD + Engineering) – For physicians designing patient-driven technology
- MD/PhD – For aspiring physician-scientists planning careers in academic medicine and research
- MD Plus – Combine your MD with an MPH, MBA, MS in Education, or Biomedical Science
- Graduate Programs – MS or PhD in Medical Sciences, or certificates for health professions educators
Research That Moves Medicine Forward
Our research portfolio spans discovery to delivery, from the research bench to bedside:
- Translational science that improves care in real time
- Aerospace and military medicine
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s, cancer biology, and neuroscience
- Rural and primary care innovation
- Genetics, microbiology, and behavioral health
Making WHAT IF Possible
For us, "what if" is not a simple question. It's what we wake up for. As part of the Texas A&M Health Science Center, we find solutions to the seemingly impossible questions facing health care. We ask "what if" and then we make it possible.
Texas is our Campus
Our community-based education model offers students flexibility, mentorship, and a broader understanding of varied and unique healthcare landscapes across the state.
Bryan-College StationDallas
Houston
Round Rock
+Multiple Rural Sites Across the State
Our Commitment in Action
We lead students forward
So they become purpose-drive Aggie doctors and scientists who lead with
compassion and courage.
We lead communities forward
By closing health care gaps in rural and underserved areas across Texas.
We lead patients forward
By providing personalized care that honors every individual’s story.
We lead science forward
By tackling the world’s toughest challenges through bold, collaborative
research.
Ready to Lead the Future of Medicine?
Whether you’re a student, researcher, clinician, or partner - there’s a place for you here. Discover how you can help advance medicine to serve the greater good.