At UT Health Austin, we value experience and vision. Building on the proven, best practices of established academic medical centers and systems, we are committed to illustrating our uncompromising commitment to our patients through our values:

• Empowerment: Providing the tools for our patients to make informed decisions about their health.
• Trust: Listening to our patient’s goals and helping them to achieve them.
• Connection: Striving to better understand our patients as people.
• Respect: Recognizing the value of an individual’s lifetime of experience.
• Excellence: Delivering multi-disciplinary team-based health care that meets your individual needs.
• Impact: Improving an individual’s health through the power of compassionate, whole-person care.

The University of Texas at Austin is the flagship institution of the University of Texas System. Nestled close to downtown, The University of Texas at Austin brings together a prestigious community of students, faculty and staff that cultivate a rich academic environment filled with creativity and innovation. With over 38,000 undergraduate students and 12,000 graduate students, UT is one of the nation’s leading research universities and has annual research expenditures of over $600 million.

As part of the University of Texas at Austin, the Dell Medical School is pursuing innovation in the redesign of health care delivery, research, and interdisciplinary/inter-professional education. The school opened to the inaugural class of 50 students in the summer of 2016 as the newest of 18 colleges and schools on the UT Austin campus. The medical school is named after the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, which has pledged $50 million over ten years to the school.

The curricular model at Dell Med is called the Leading EDGE, highlighting the focus of each year of study: essentials, delivery, growth and exploration. The students learn through case studies, use art to foster empathy, and apply knowledge by caring for their patients and the community. All of this is enhanced by a heavy focus on value-based care and health systems science through an accelerated preclinical curriculum that allows second year students to enter clerkships and apply clinical skills in hospitals and clinics.

Located in the heart of Texas, Austin, Texas’ capital city is bustling with arts, culture, academia, food, and awesome people, making it one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing regions in the United States.

With its lucrative job market, low unemployment rate, and booming economy, Austin attracts a wide range of people, from students and single professionals to families and retirees.

Residents enjoy year-round sunshine and beautiful weather,visiting one of the 250 parks that surround the city for a hike, bike ride, jog, kayak tour, picnic, or other activity with friends and family, making Austin one of the most active cities in the U.S.

Also home to some of the world’s biggest social and cultural events, like South by Southwest (SXSW), Austin City Limits, and more, there’s always something special happening in the city, which has earned a global reputation as the live music capital of the world. Those looking for a great dining experience enjoy Austin’s vibrant culinary scene, featuring an endless array of high-quality, esteemed restaurants, established and managed by some of the biggest names in contemporary cuisine.