In an effort to share thought-provoking and timely information, all College of Medicine students, faculty and staff are encouraged to read the following regional and national news items.  This site serves as a resource and as an idea-generator as we employ new and creative initiatives on the pathway to excellence.  New stories about medicine, higher education, health policy and more will be added regularly.

• Hrabowski: An Educator Focused on Math & Science
  

• AAMC President's Address at 2011 Annual Meeting (PDF)

• Read the AAMC's press release on the "New Excellence," and watch a video of Dr. Kirch's address.

• Houston Chronicle "Funding needed to keep Texas-trained doctors in state": Op-Ed by Giuseppe Colasurdo and Nancy Dickey (January 6, 2012)