TRAINING & EDUCATION

TRAINING & EDUCATION

Setting the Future in Motion

Every first-rate physician begins as a resident new to the field. It takes expert instruction, hands-on learning and attentive mentorship to train the leaders who will change the medicine of tomorrow. When these bright young minds meet top clinicianscientists, the result is novel research and scholarly activity that benefit not only student and teacher but also society at large. For patients, this means broader access to expert providers and the kind of highly specialized care only available at academic medical institutions.

At Houston Methodist, philanthropic support enhances a competitive graduate medical education program that hosts nearly 400 high-achieving residents and fellows each year. With partners including Weill Cornell Medical College, Texas A&M University, the University of Houston and Rice University, Houston Methodist’s education programs pique the imagination and power innovation. Together, we all drive the translational research that sparks solutions.

GENERATIONS of GENEROSITY

BRINGING SURGERY INTO THE FUTURE

Medicine is advancing more rapidly now than ever, protecting us from once ubiquitous diseases and curing illnesses before they become debilitating. Still, many common issues can be addressed only by a medical intervention more than 6,000 years old: surgery .

At Houston Methodist, this ancient practice stands at the forefront of change thanks to a transformational gift from longtime supporters Ann and John F. Bookout III to establish The Bookout Center for Medical Innovation, Technology, Research and Education.

The Bookout Center is an advanced, state-of-the-art surgical training and technology innovation facility. The training mission includes all levels of surgeons, from students to practicing experts. The innovation mission is dedicated to development of robotic, imaging and digital surgery platforms. Translational research and education programs at the world-class center are focused on precise, efficient and personalized surgical interventions for enhanced patient care and improved outcomes.