For more than 130 years, UTMB has stood with Texas—training today and tomorrow's health care workforce; working to better understand and treat illness and injury; providing care of for Texas families; and innovating new ways to improve health. UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public medical school and hospital under unified leadership—already a pioneer. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global influence; a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses and a network of clinics . UTMB has a $4.9 billion annual statewide economic impact, in terms of business volume, personal income and durable goods purchases. More than 46,000 jobs in Texas are directly or indirectly attributed to UTMB. UTMB includes schools of Medicine , Nursing , Health Professions , Public and Population Health , and Graduate Biomedical Sciences . It has four institutes for advanced study; a major medical library ; a network of hospitals and clinics that provide a full range of primary and specialized medical care ; and numerous research facilities . UTMB is a part of The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center . Academic Links & Resources For Questions Regarding Medical School Prerequisites and Admissions: (409) 772-3762 or (409) 772-6958 Office of the Provost Schools Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (409) 772-2665 John Sealy School of Medicine (409) 772-3619 School of Health Professions (409) 772-3030 School of Nursing (409) 772-8328 School of Public and Population Health (409) 772-1128 Faculty Academy of Master Clinicians Academy of Master Teachers Academy of Research Mentors Alumni Relations (409) 772-2772 Centers & Institutes Core Research Facilities Health Education Center Departments & Programs Mission, Vision & Values Students Student Services (409) 747-4820 Student Honor Pledge Enrollment Services (409) 772-1215 Academic Resources Moody Medical Library (409) 747-4820 Blackboard Registrar (409) 772-1215 Student Health (409) 747-9508 Student Life (409) 772-1996 Blackboard Online Courses Continuing Medical Education (409) 772-9300 East Texas Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Financial Aid (409) 772-1215 Institutional Effectiveness MD-PhD Combined Degree Program Interprofessional Education and Practice Graduate Medical Education (409) 772-5284