University Profile
Established in 1891 as the University of Texas Medical Department, UTMB has grown from one building, 23 students and 13 faculty members to a modern health science center with more than 70 major buildings, more than 2,500 students and more than 1,000 faculty. The 84-acre campus includes four schools, two institutes for advanced study, a major medical library, a network of hospitals and clinics that provide a full range of primary and specialized medical care, an affiliated Shriners Burns Hospital, and numerous research facilities. UTMB is a component of the University of Texas System.
Source: UTMB Public Web Page, www.utmb.edu
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Office of Public Affairs Fact Sheets
"Defining the Future of Health Care"
- Basic Overview
- Expanded Overview Updated 8/19/2008