McGovern Med School

What McGovern Med School does

McGovern Medical School, formally John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, is a public medical school and component of UTHealth Houston within the University of Texas System. It delivers a four-year MD degree program alongside dual-degree offerings (MD/PhD, MD/MBA), specialized master's programs (MS in Anesthesia, Cardiovascular Perfusion, Cardiovascular Electrophysiology), graduate medical education (residencies and fellowships), and continuing medical education. The school trains roughly 240 entering students per class and recently matched 238 graduates in the Class of 2026 into 22 specialties across 28 states.

Its core technology footprint is conventional rather than differentiated: a WordPress CMS with Yoast SEO for the public website, the Astra Resource Scheduler (Astra Cloud) for room and event reservations across MSB, MSE, JJL, and SRB (IMM) buildings, and a mobile app for UTHealth Houston. An emerging AI layer, Qualified Health, provides PHI-compliant generative AI capabilities (Copilot and ChatGPT-style) for students, faculty, and staff, with an institutional AI in Medical Education retreat underway to explore pedagogical applications.

The business model is a public academic medical center with three primary revenue streams: medical education tuition and fees (set by the UT System and not publicly disclosed), clinical patient care delivered through the UT Physicians multi-specialty practice plan and affiliated hospitals (Memorial Hermann Health System, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center, and behavioral health facilities), and external research funding from federal and state agencies including NIH, NSF, DOD, and CPRIT. The go-to-market spans student admissions, physician referrals and clinical appointments, and grant-funded research collaborations, with affiliated teaching hospitals serving as both clinical training sites and patient care delivery channels.

Name

McGovern Med School

Legal name

John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston

Website

https://med.uth.edu

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

McGovern Medical School is a public medical school within UTHealth Houston offering an MD degree program, graduate medical education, specialized master's programs, and clinical training across multiple affiliated hospitals in the Texas Medical Center. It serves medical students, residents, fellows, patients, and the research community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Schools (MD/DO Granting) (EDAHAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Medical education
• Graduate medical education
• Residency training programs
• Biomedical research
• Physician training

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Education: MD degree program and graduate medical education generating revenue through tuition and associated fees for medical students, residents, and fellows
2. Clinical Patient Care: Patient care services through UT Physicians practice plan, providing clinical revenue through medical services rendered at affiliated hospitals
3. Research Grants and Funding: External research funding from NIH, NSF, DOD, CPRIT, and other federal/state agencies supporting biomedical research activities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

McGovern Medical School delivers a four-year MD Degree program, graduate medical education (residencies and fellowships across 22+ specialties), and specialized training tracks (MS in Anesthesia, Cardiovascular Perfusion, Cardiovascular Electrophysiology), continuing medical education for practicing physicians, and conducts NIH- and CPRIT-funded biomedical research. Clinical care is delivered through the UT Physicians practice network across affiliated hospitals in the Texas Medical Center.

Product overview

McGovern Medical School is a medical education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services. The core product is the MD Degree program, supplemented by specialized training programs including MS in Anesthesia, Cardiovascular Perfusion, and Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. Graduate Medical Education provides residencies and fellowships, while Continuing Medical Education supports ongoing professional development. Clinical care is delivered through UT Physicians practice group and affiliated hospitals including Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Memorial Hermann Health System. The institution also provides communications tools including the Scoop Newsletter, McGovern Medicine Magazine, and WordPress Training Resources for staff. Conference Operations manages room reservations and event services through the Astra Resource Scheduler platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MD Degree Program Four-year medical degree program training future physicians with clinical rotations across affiliated hospitals in the Texas Medical Center. The program admits approximately 240 students per entering class from 14 states.
• Graduate Medical Education (Residency and Fellowship Programs) Residency and fellowship training programs accredited by ACGME across 22+ specialties. Class of 2026 graduates matched into residency positions across 28 states.
• Dual Degree Programs Combined academic pathways including MD/PhD and MD/MBA (in partnership with UT Austin McCombs School of Business) enabling medical students to pursue complementary degrees alongside the MD.
• MS in Anesthesia Program Master of Science in Anesthesia program preparing students for careers as anesthesia practitioners through specialized didactic and clinical training.
• Cardiovascular Perfusion Program Training program for cardiovascular perfusionists who operate heart-lung machines and related equipment during cardiac surgical procedures.
• Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Program Training program for cardiac electrophysiology specialists, providing advanced education in arrhythmia management and related subspecialty procedures.
• Continuing Medical Education Ongoing professional development and educational programs for practicing physicians, providing continuing education credits and specialty updates.
• UT Physicians Clinical Practice Multi-specialty physician group practice operating as the clinical practice arm of McGovern Medical School, delivering outpatient and inpatient services across the Greater Houston region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 245 graduates in Class of 2026 matched to residencies across 28 states
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Memorial Hermann Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary teaching hospital affiliation providing clinical training sites for medical students, residents, and fellows. Includes Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital ranked among top 5 children's hospitals in Texas. The partnership supports comprehensive patient care across multiple specialties including trauma, pediatric care, and specialized surgical services.
• MD Anderson Cancer CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive cancer center affiliation providing oncology training and research collaboration opportunities. The partnership enables McGovern faculty and trainees to participate in cutting-edge cancer research and patient care within one of the nation's leading cancer centers.
• Lyndon B. Johnson HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarris Health System county hospital affiliation providing safety-net healthcare and trauma services. The partnership offers diverse clinical training experiences serving the Houston area's underserved populations.
• St. Joseph Medical CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated hospital partnership expanding clinical training and patient care opportunities in the Houston metropolitan area.
• UT PhysicianscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-specialty physician group practice operating as the clinical practice arm of McGovern Medical School. UT Physicians provides comprehensive outpatient and inpatient clinical services across Greater Houston, serving as the primary vehicle for translating research into patient care.
• UTHealth Houston Harris County Psychiatric CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychiatric hospital affiliation providing behavioral health services and training in psychiatry for medical students and residents.
• UTHealth Houston Dunn Behavioral Sciences CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBehavioral sciences center affiliation supporting training and research in mental health and behavioral sciences.
• Baylor College of MedicinesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for joint educational programs including the Joint Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference with Texas Children's Hospital.
• Texas Children's HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership for pediatric care, education, and research initiatives including Joint Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Conference.
• McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership launching MD/MBA dual degree program enabling medical students to pursue business education at the Hildebrand MBA program.
• Kenneth I. Shine, MD, Academy of Health Science EducationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUT System academy recognizing excellence in health science education. McGovern faculty regularly inducted for teaching excellence.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Baylor College of Medicine: Private medical school also based in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, offering MD training, GME, and research with overlapping hospital affiliations (including Texas Children's Hospital). The most direct local competitor for students, faculty, and clinical training sites.
• UT Southwestern Medical School: Other UT System medical school in Dallas, offering MD, GME, and NIH-funded research with similar structure (public, affiliated teaching hospitals). Most direct institutional peer within the UT System.
• Texas A&M University School of Medicine: Texas public medical school offering MD and GME programs with statewide clinical training sites. Competes for Texas applicants and state research funding.
• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Long School of Medicine): Another UT System medical school with MD program, GME, and research mission. Direct peer for state funding allocation and Texas applicant recruitment.
• University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Medicine: Another UT System medical school (Galveston) offering MD, GME, and research, with a state-mandated mission similar to McGovern. Direct peer for state funding, applicant pool, and accreditation.
• Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin: Newer UT System medical school in Austin focused on innovation and community health. Competes for Texas applicants and state appropriations.

Emerging players

• University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences: Joint UTHealth Houston / MD Anderson graduate school offering biomedical research training. Adjacent peer that overlaps on graduate research training and cancer research funding.

Broad incumbents

• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine: Top-tier U.S. research medical school with NIH funding leadership, MD program, and large GME footprint. Comparable on academic medical center model and research scale.
• Stanford University School of Medicine: Elite research medical school with substantial NIH funding, MD program, and graduate training. Comparable on academic research intensity and elite applicant positioning.

Regional players

• University of Houston Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine: Newer Houston-based medical school focused on primary care and community health. Competes locally for applicants and clinical training capacity in the Houston market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/McGovernMed
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/utmedicalschool
• Facebookfacebook.com/mcgovernmed
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university_of_texas_health_science_center
• Instagraminstagram.com/mcgovernmed

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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