The Baylor Experience
Why chose Baylor College of Medicine for your medical training? Watch interviews from current Baylor students, faculty and deans to learn more.
School of Medicine Mission: BCM School of Medicine develops diverse, compassionate physician leaders and educators who provide expert patient-centered care to diverse populations, supported by evidence based practice and scientific innovation.
SOM of Medicine Vision: BCM School of Medicine serves as a model for innovation and excellence in medical education pedagogy.
Through personalization of training, we empower our learners and faculty to:
- Care for a diverse community of patients
- Educate the next generation of physician leaders
- Pursue scientific discovery
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Baylor College of Medicine participates in the American Medical College Application Service. A web-enabled application is available at their website. Baylor also has a supplemental application. Deadline information is posted at both application locations.
The Baylor Clinical Experience
Clinical experiences are critical to the education and, ultimately, the career you want. Our location in the world's largest medical complex and affiliations with renowned hospitals and clinics as well as additional training sites throughout Texas ensure that our students, residents and fellows are exposed to patients with a range of health issues in persons of all ages and socioeconomic strata.
Baylor by the Numbers
The U.S. News Short List cites Baylor as the least expensive private medical school. The School of Medicine is ranked 4 in the nation for primary care and 22 for research. The School is also ranked among the top in the nation in all six specialties ranked by U.S. News & World Report. The College is ranked 20 in the nation and 1 in Texas in funding from the National Institutes of Health and ranked 12 in the world on the Nature Innovation Index.
Wellness
Maintaining your physical and mental wellbeing throughout your training is essential to your success. Our student wellness and resident/fellow wellness programs are designed to support you at every step of your journey.
"Baylor has a great academic reputation, but the culture is what hooked me. It's a place where collaboration is more than a buzzword, and every level of the institution places a high value on education and opportunities for students."
2020 Commencement Ceremony
Dr. Paul Klotman, president, CEO and executive dean, told the students that crises bring out inspiration that is tangible, often through the actions of one individual. Read more.
Match Day 2020
On Match Day, fourth-year medical students across the country find out where they will train for their residency programs. As Match Day 2020 unfolds a bit unusually due to precautions against COVID-19, Baylor College of Medicine leadership recorded this special message for our matching students and their families.
Growing Up Baylor: Dr. Felicia Skelton-Dudley
Dr. Felicia Skelton-Dudley, assistant professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Baylor, shares how training and working at Baylor has impacted her life and career.
Keep Up-to-Date with the Baylor Blog Network
Follow the Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network to keep up to date on the latest news from Baylor, including the Progress Notes blog, features on medical education and the Growing Up Baylor series, which highlights faculty and staff who trained at Baylor and have remained here for their careers.
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