Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare, and community service locally and globally.

History

Founded in 1900 in Dallas, Texas, as the University of Dallas Medical Department, the institution affiliated with Baylor University in 1903, becoming Baylor University College of Medicine. In 1943, the college relocated to Houston to join the newly formed Texas Medical Center. By 1969, it became an independent institution, adopting the name Baylor College of Medicine. 

Educational Approach

Baylor College of Medicine offers a range of programs across its four schools: the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, the School of Health Professions, and the National School of Tropical Medicine. The college emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience that integrates research, clinical care, and community service, preparing students to become leaders in their respective fields. ​

Campus and Facilities

Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Baylor College of Medicine provides students and faculty with access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative opportunities within the largest medical complex in the world. In July 2023, the college expanded by opening a new regional campus in Temple, Texas, in collaboration with Baylor Scott & White Health.