sunsets Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I'm a researcher at UT Health Sciences, and we're still in the process of recovering from Allison. There's definitely a space crunch right now, but the replacement research facility is coming along and should be ready in a few months. That will help a lot. Otherwise, the med school building is rather, um, dated looking (gotta love the 70s paint and wall decorations!) but is certainly functional. And it is now much better protected in case of flooding. The other issue the med students (and the faculty) are currently all worked up about is the possible closing of the fitness center in the building. Apparently administration attempts to close the thing every 3 years or so, but thus far it's stayed open. Baylor's new research building (Alkek) is certainly much newer, nicer, and cooler than the med school here, but I don't know where the med school classes are at Baylor. They might be in the older buildings, like Cullen. I can't tell you a whole lot about the teaching hospital differences, but I think that a degree from Baylor probably has a little more prestige. However, that certainly isn't everything - you need to find the program you're going to fit in with the best. Also, I take it you haven't applied yet? Why not try for both, then if you get interviews at both schools you will get a much better feel for the strengths and weaknesses of each. (I realize applying to multiple schools gets expensive). You will get the chance to talk to current students and see for yourself what's going on. And finally, might St. Thomas have a list of alumni currently in med school at Baylor or UTHSC? I'm sure you could get in touch with them and they could help you out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted December 10, 2023 Share Posted December 10, 2023 Received this letter from my urologist the other week. The letter discusses basic science and clinical research goals and accomplishments. Also notes of the opening of a new Baylor Men's Health Center next year on the 7th floor of 7200 Cambridge. Mohit Khera is a great doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highrise Tower Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 Random shout out to Baylor St. Lukes for removing my stepfather's cancer. My family moved to Houston for a few years to take care of the cancer treatment. My mom and her husband finally left Houston with a clean bill-of-health. Kind of sad to see them go. Knowing they received some of the best health care is always good to hear. That's why people travel all over the world to seek treatment here. Kudos team! https://www.bcm.edu/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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