UTMB Office of Educational Outreach

Exciting, educational tours are provided to students to 9-12 grade students in groups no larger than 25-35.

To arrange a tour call:

Phone: (409) 772-7836 or e-mail Sylvia Torres

Examples of areas available for tours include:

Gross Anatomy:

See preserved body parts in jars dating from 1955-1994 and where medical students study cadavers in the historic Old Red Building, 3rd floor (age and science class type restriction)

Electron Microscope:

Experience how scientists look into the very depth of the cell to study its structure

Laboratory Bio-Safety Facility:

Learn about the importance of bio-safety in the hospital/research laboratory environment. See why different strategies are required to deal with distinct types of hazards.

Shriners Burn Hospital:

Learn about the different occupations involved in successful treatment and recovery from burns

Laser Laboratory:

Learn about the different types of lasers and their current uses in surgery (limited space)

Panel Discussion:

Representatives from each of the four schools come together for a discussion of what requirements are needed to gain entrance into UTMB schools

Skilled Nursing Laboratory:

Learn about the requirements for entering the School of Nursing and view assimilation of hospital rooms

UTMB Library, Blocker Collection:

View rare books dating from the end of the 14^th century to the 20^th century as well as images and artifacts including instruments and patent medicines, all an important part of the history of the health sciences.

Ronald McDonald House:

Tour the home where patient's families stay during a young patients recovery in the hospital

Biomechanics Laboratory:

Discover the world of joint, bone, tendon, and muscle movement. See and track the pressures and forces exerted on the human body.