Baylor medical students have the option of pursuing pathways during their education that allow them to take deeper dives into their areas of interest. The Global Health Pathway is one such option, giving students an understanding of medicine in the global context through coursework and electives as well as through international medical outreach initiatives.
Medical TV shows have captivated audiences for decades, with shocking patient cases and over-the-top hospital drama. Last year, “The Pitt” emerged as a new favorite, praised by many who work in healthcare for its more realistic depiction of medicine.
In 2026, student organizations at Baylor College of Medicine and its Houston ISD educational partner BCM Academy at Ryan have created opportunities for young people to become junior scientists, as well as student teachers.
In Room D-1 on the sixth floor of Ben Taub hospital, a group of Baylor College of Medicine residents were emphatically buzzing. With only a week before the annual American College of Physicians’ Doctor’s Dilemma on April 28, Drs. Nathan Spezia-Lindner, Ali El-Halwagi and Firas Bahdi needed to develop a solid team strategy.
The career of one of Houston’s most renowned trauma surgeons and medical educators was recognized and honored at an April 7 dedication ceremony for the Kenneth L Mattox, M.D., Surgical Suite at Ben Taub Hospital.