University of Houston Health Science Center

The University of Houston Health Science Center is a proposed institution of the University of Houston System for offering degree programs in health science disciplines. [ [http://www.uhd.edu/sacs/LINKS/Strategic_Principles_Update.pdf University of Houston System Strategic Principles Update ] ] The health science center plans on offering the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, which will be the third medical school program in Houston.

UH Health Science Center will occupy the multi-institution University of Houston System at Texas Medical Center campus with most of its programs. [ [http://www.uh.edu/hstf/index.html University of Houston Health Science Task Force] ]

Developments

In fall 2004, Provost Jerry Strickland assembled a task force of health science-related deans and faculty members to study the ways in which the University of Houston could proceed in developing a health science center. The task force has examined numerous issues,including health science center operating models, the advantages and challenges of starting an health science center, and fundingrequirements.

In February 2005, the University of Houston System and The Methodist Hospital signed a 30-year agreement to jointly develop health science and education programs and to participate in research and technology transfer. On-going efforts with The Methodist Hospital include the joint nowrap|UH–TMH committee will meet several times this summer to establish a timetable and procedures to accomplish the goal of a UH Health Science Center. One of the primary items relates to shared infrastructure and space. Additionally, the Abramson Family Center for the Future of Health has been formed as a joint venture.

There have been discussions initiated with The Methodist Hospital in planning for a nowrap|UH–TMH Health Science Park in the Texas Medical Center.

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