Future Magazine
2018 issue![NOW - A March 2018 photograph of the Long campus shows the density of development in the south Texas Medical center.](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_HSC_aerial.jpg)
50 Years of Medicine: An Overview of the Past, Future
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.](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_OLD_Classroom.jpg)
50 Years of Academics: Main Mission Stays the Same
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.![THEN - Glen A. Halff, M.D., who established the first civilian liver transplant program in South Texas, performs South Texas’ first liver transplant in 1992.](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_OLD_Surgery.jpg)
50 Years of Patient Care: Patients’ Interests Above All Else
Since opening its doors in 1968, teaching patient care has remained the main mission of the Long School of Medicine.![Barry M. Beller, M.D.](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_OLD_Lab_photo-e1543269665579.jpg)
50 Years of Research: History of Trailblazers Taking Risks
Over the last 50 years, researchers have brought national and international acclaim to the university for developing lifesaving devices and medications.![Robert Hromas, M.D., FACP, assumed the role of dean in February at the Long School of Medicine.](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_Dean_Hromas_courtyard.jpg)
New Dean Takes the Helm at Long School of Medicine
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.![Robert Hromas, M.D., FACP](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_Dean_Hromas_Headshot-1.jpg)
Dean’s Message from Robert Hromas, M.D., FACP
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.](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_Story_Held_now.jpg)
Family Legacy: A Story Held by Three Generations
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.](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_Beckers_now.jpg)
Family Legacy: Beckers Share Love of Medicine
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](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_Grad_1.jpg)
Record-Breaking Matching Class Graduates
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](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_White_Coat_1.jpg)
Students Don White Coats, Pledge to Care for Patients
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.![Photo of Founding faculty](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_Founding_Faculty-e1543270002335.jpg)
Anniversary Celebrated by Founding Faculty, Alumni
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.![Michael W. Brennan, M.D., and wife Helen (far left) with their children and grandchildren at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.](https://utmagazines.wpenginepowered.com/schools/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2018/11/Future2018_Brennan_Family_Use_Large.jpg)