Texas Medical Center Skyline

As the largest medical complex in the world, the Texas Medical Center (TMC) has one of the highest densities of clinical facilities for patient care, basic science and translational research. Comprising renowned hospitals, support organizations, academic institutions, academic and research institutions, nursing programs, public health organizations, medical schools, pharmacy schools and a dental school, the TMC leads the world in advancing life sciences through collaboration, creativity and innovation. Supporting more than 106,000 employees who address the more than 8 million patient visits and 750,000 ER visits each year, the TMC is the eighth largest business district in the United States and is ever-expanding. M.D. ANDERSON CANCER CENTER Located in central Houston on the Texas Medical Center campus, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers exclusively dedicated to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. Created in 1941 as part of the University of Texas System, MD Anderson is one of the nation’s original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Act of 1971 and one of 41 National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer centers today. According to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals,” MD Anderson consistently ranks as the top hospital in the nation for cancer care. [Taken from the office of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center President]

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