About the College of Medicine
Founded by the Teague-Cranston Act, Texas A&M University College of Medicine was created to serve the underserved populations of Texas with the core values of Texas A&M University. Today, we are leading the way for 21st century medicine through research, clinical care, medical education, community impact and innovation.
Key PrioritieS
Aerospace
Medicine
Optimizing human health on Earth and beyond through pioneering aerospace medicine research and education.
Patient
Care
Fulfilling our purpose of providing transformative care to Texans.
Research &
Innovation
Finding new possibilities for healthcare's greatest challenges.
Rural
Medicine
Fulfilling our land-grant mission by advancing and broadening healthcare education in rural communities.
Mission
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the people of Texas through excellence in education, research and health care delivery.
Vision
Our vision is to develop the innovators and leaders in medicine and biomedical research who will transform American medicine in the 21st century.
Degree Programs
The College of Medicine offers multiple paths to earning a medical degree:
- Traditional MD, for students who want to practice medicine
- MS or PhD in medical sciences, for specialized graduate research
- EnMed, for physicians who want to engineer patient solutions
- Certificate or MS in education for health care professionals, for health care academia
- MD/PhD, for highly motivated students planning careers in academic medicine
- MD Plus, combines the MD degree with other masters programs:
- MS in biomedical science
- MS in education of health care professionals
- MBA in conjunction with the Mays Business School
- MPH in conjunction with the School of Public Health
Research Opportunities
Research is conducted through both the basic science and clinical departments, as well as specialized research centers and institutes affiliated with the College of Medicine. Specialty areas include:
- Translational Medicine
- Primary Care and Rural Medicine
- Biochemistry, cancer, cardiovascular and integrated biology
- Cellular Biology and Genetics
- Microbial and molecular pathogenesis
- Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics
- Engineering Medicine
- Military Medicine
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.
Campus Locations
The Texas A&M College of Medicine's unique structure means students have the flexibility for an individualized approach to the medical education experience, all while becoming part of the Aggie Family.
The College of Medicine has campuses in four Texas locations:
