Students practice treating patients at SMILE (simulation lab on north campus) during a collaborative event between UT Tyler's School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Fisch College of Pharmacy.

School of Medicine

Building a Healthier, Stronger East Texas

The School of Medicine at The University of Texas at Tyler is unlike any other medical school in the nation. As the first medical school in East Texas, we support our community through innovative, groundbreaking medical training designed to spur innovation through research and improve the quality of patient care.

School of Medicine students receive an exceptional education, thanks to our renowned faculty, state-of-the-art facilities and small class sizes. In the process, you’ll learn to address the unique needs of our region, including those of rural and underserved communities. With a projected critical shortage of physicians serving East Texas, we train our students to step up to the challenge and make a real, positive impact. Through community partnerships, engaging research and our relationship with our main affiliate UT Health East Texas and other regional healthcare systems, you’ll become actively involved in improving the quality of life for our neighbors.

More than launching careers, we are here to build a better future together. We invite you to join us.

Degrees and Programs

East Texas deserves a service-oriented healthcare workforce that understands its health challenges and needs. That’s what we aim to support in all School of Medicine programs. In addition to the Doctor of Medicine, programs range from high school experiences all the way to clinical and research-focused graduate and post-graduate education.

Doctor of Medicine

In this four-year program, an innovative, community-focused curriculum fosters a vocation of service in our students. Though students receive a well-rounded foundation for any specialty, the MD program focuses on primary care and preventive health.

A group of students complete residency program at The University of Texas at Tyler's School of Medicine

Residency Programs

Apply to one of our 11 ACGME-approved residency programs and benefit from the unique opportunities available to address some of the region’s most pressing health challenges and develop a specialization in fields like rural family medicine or rural psychiatry.

A group of fellows and interns from The University of Texas at Tyler's School of Medicine observe a patient

Fellowships and Internships

Cultivate expertise with one of our eight fellowship and internship programs. In addition to our postdoctoral positions, we run an undergraduate medical education program that gives third-year medical students the opportunity to work with patients under the direction of residents and attending physicians.

MS in Biotechnology

The Master of Science in biotechnology is a hands-on, laboratory-based graduate degree that equips students with the in-demand skills for a research career in the biotech industry, as well as the knowledge to apply to advanced health professional programs.

Certificate Programs

Strengthen scientific knowledge without the investment of a full degree. Our post-baccalaureate certificates help advance careers by focusing on specific sets of research, clinical or professional skills.

Students attending a summer program at The University of Texas at Tyler's School of Medicine practice their skills in a simulated environment

Summer Programs

We strive to spark interest and highlight the pathway toward a career in the health professions. Our high school and undergraduate programs expose future physicians to what the field entails firsthand through shadowing opportunities, mentorship, field trips and more experiences.

Student Perspectives

“My decision to attend medical school in East Texas allowed me to have the continued support of family and friends, as well as access to service opportunities within our strong hospital systems and community partners. Attending UT Tyler has allowed me to be a part of a huge step towards meeting the needs of the East Texas community.”

Paola Castrejon

MD, 2027

Hands-on Training for Future East Texas Medical Professionals

Research

Institutional Support

Community Engagement

Research

Students train in the UT Tyler School of Medicine simulation (SMILE) facilities

Expand Medical Knowledge to Improve Quality of Life

Through our four research centers, the School of Medicine innovates healthcare in East Texas and beyond through clinical trials and exploring new treatment interventions and scientifically based prevention methods. What we discover shapes both patient care and our outreach initiatives.

Explore How We Contribute to Medical Advances

Research

Institutional Support

We Rise as One for East Texas

The School of Medicine collaborates with the UT Health East Texas system to tackle the region’s unique healthcare needs. Together, we commit to improving our community’s quality of life. By joining forces, we support patients, expand care and contribute to medical discoveries through exceptional training and extensive research opportunities.

We Work Together to Make a Greater Impact

UT Health East Texas

UT Tyler Health Science Center

Hope Cancer Center

Community Engagement

Healthcare Is Community Care

We take our role as East Texas’s first medical school to heart. Part of our education involves serving the people of the region through a series of partnerships and initiatives. In addition to our involvement with the Family Circle of Care, St. Paul Pediatrics and the East Texas Food Bank, UT Tyler has established outreach programs that address the healthcare challenges our neighbors face every day.

There Is More Than One Way to Get Involved

Community Outreach Programs