UT Southwestern Medical Center aspires to be the preeminent academic medical center that transforms health care worldwide through innovative research, exceptional education, and outstanding patient care.​ Established in 1943, UT Southwestern’s mission is to promote health and a healthy society that enables the achievement of full human potential. The institution achieves this by educating the next generation of leaders in patient care, biomedical science, and disease prevention; conducting high-impact research; delivering patient care that brings scientific advances to the bedside; and serving the community through outreach and education. 

Strategic Excellence

As an internationally recognized academic medical center, UT Southwestern integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty includes Nobel Laureates and members of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine. UT Southwestern’s research funding exceeds $767 million annually, supporting endeavors that translate scientific discoveries into clinical applications. 

Educational Approach

UT Southwestern is committed to training nearly 4,000 medical, graduate, and health profession students, residents, clinical fellows, and postdoctoral fellows each year. The institution emphasizes a curriculum that integrates rigorous academic training with hands-on clinical experience, fostering the development of competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. ​

Join Us

At UT Southwestern Medical Center, we are more than an academic institution—we are a community dedicated to advancing medical science, education, and patient care. We invite you to join us in our mission to promote health and a healthy society through innovative research, exceptional education, and outstanding patient care.