Academics

NOW - A March 2018 photograph of the Long campus shows the density of development in the south Texas Medical center.

50 Years of Medicine: An Overview of the Past, Future

November 30, 2018

During its 50th year, the Long School of Medicine honors founding leaders and faculty members and its first graduates who began a history of excellence at the fledgling medical school.

THEN - In a traditional classroom setting in the 1970s, a professor lectures to students who are wearing their white coats.

50 Years of Academics: Main Mission Stays the Same

November 30, 2018

The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio opened Sept. 3, 1968, with its first 105 students. Now, more than 200 students graduate each year.

Robert Hromas, M.D., FACP, assumed the role of dean in February at the Long School of Medicine.

New Dean Takes the Helm at Long School of Medicine

November 30, 2018

Learn more about Robert A. Hromas, M.D., FACP, who assumed the role of the school’s dean and the university’s vice president for medical affairs in February 2018.

Dean’s Message from Robert Hromas, M.D., FACP

November 30, 2018

Dr. Hromas shares his vision for the future of the Long School of Medicine. He discusses advances in education, research, commercialization, patient care and community engagement.

At the school’s 2017 graduation, Jim L. Story (from left), M.D., founding faculty member; granddaughter Heidi Held McDonald, M.D., Class of 2017; daughter Kristin Story Held, M.D., Class of 1985; and granddaughter Holly Held Volz, M.D., Class of 2014, celebrate three generations and three graduations at the Long School of Medicine.

Family Legacy: A Story Held by Three Generations

November 29, 2018

Jim L. Story, M.D., dedicated 29 years to the Long School of Medicine. His family’s ties to the school continued with the graduation of his daughter, son-in-law and granddaughters.

(From left) Joseph R. Becker, M.D., and wife Emily Kaufmann Becker, M.D., both Class of 2005, join his parents Bunny Becker and Richard A. Becker, M.D., FACP, Class of 1971, at the President’s Gala in 2017.

Family Legacy: Beckers Share Love of Medicine

November 29, 2018

The Becker family has two generations and three graduates of the Long School of Medicine. Father, son and daughter-in-law have all shared their expertise teaching at the medical school.

Katie Corkill graduating with the Class of 2018

Record-Breaking Matching Class Graduates

November 29, 2018

This year’s commencement ceremony featured 206 students who broke the school’s matching record with 99 percent securing residency positions.

Temiloluwa Adejuyigbe, Zachary Adams, Phillip Acosta, Mahmoud Abdulbaki

Students Don White Coats, Pledge to Care for Patients

November 29, 2018

At this year’s white coat ceremony, 225 new medical students received their white coats and recited the Hippocratic Oath in front of their family members and friends.

Anniversary Celebrated by Founding Faculty, Alumni

November 29, 2018

Founding faculty, distinguished alumni and graduates celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Long School of Medicine at a reception before the 2018 President’s Gala.

Award Winners Recognized for Accomplishments by School

November 29, 2018

The Long School of Medicine annually honors a graduate who has demonstrated the highest principles and has made outstanding contributions to medicine and society.

A comparison: 1970 Graduates to 2018 Graduates

Comparing First Graduates to Most Recent Alumni

November 27, 2018

How much has changed between the first graduates in 1970 and the most recent graduates in 2018? See this infographic for details!

Your Gift to Special Fund Helps Students Succeed

November 20, 2018

The fund provides financial assistance to students for medical mission trips, community service learning initiatives, student study guides, and equipment for clinical training.