What are the best medical schools in Texas?

[Erwin]

Planning to apply to med school in Texas. Which ones are considered the best? Interested in programs with strong clinical experience and research.

 

[jarwish]

Top Texas medical schools include:

• Baylor College of Medicine in Houston – top‐25 nationally, strong research and clinical training
• UT Southwestern Medical School (Dallas) – elite public, high research funding
• McGovern Medical School (UTHealth Houston)—large program, MD/PhD & dual-degree options

 

[peterkavinsky]

Some of the best medical schools in Texas include:

1. Baylor College of Medicine (Houston) – Consistently ranked among the top U.S. medical schools, known for research and primary care.
2. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas) – Renowned for biomedical research and clinical training.
3. McGovern Medical School at UTHealth (Houston) – One of the largest U.S. medical schools, offering strong clinical education.
4. Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio – Strong in clinical care and community service.
5. Texas A&M College of Medicine – Offers a community-based medical education model.

These schools are competitive and offer diverse programs across Texas.

 

[Robert Willian]

The best medical schools in Texas, based on research rankings, are generally considered to be Baylor College of Medicine and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Other highly regarded institutions include UT Health San Antonio, Dell Medical School at UT Austin, and Texas A&M College of Medicine.