Orientation 2008 kicks off new year
New students build relationships at the orientation retreat. See the complete orientation slide show.
The Orientation Retreat at BCM is designed to strengthen relationships, enhance communication and promote team work. Held at the Retreat at Artesian Lakes in East Texas, the two-day event in July combines structured events along with informal get-togethers for incoming first-year medical students.
Activities include group problem-solving challenges, a host of free time activities and an evening of improvisational skits focusing on group creativity and fun. The retreat also serves as an introduction to the culture and community at BCM and gives first-year students a chance to mix with upperclassmen.
Hear from our students
Ashley Holder, 2008 graduate, Fla.
Sofia Olivarez, MS4, Texas
Rohit Puskoor, 2008 graduate, Texas
Joseph Spinner, MS2, Texas
Ryan Van Ramshorst, MS3, Calif.
You can watch videos in which these students answer questions about BCM and Houston, as well as read more about the students themselves.
Molding future leaders one doctor at a time
We want our student physicians to become leaders in their fields, provide the knowledge base for new treatment strategies, and develop new approaches to the delivery of personalized health services, disease prevention, and health maintenance.
Stephen B. Greenberg, M.D.
From the dean
The medical school you choose is a critical step in your journey to becoming a physician. At Baylor College of Medicine, we want to help you find the school that is best for you.
Our program is structured so that in addition to basic concepts, our students can:
- Seek additional training in the basic or clinical sciences
- Participate in dual degree programs
- Conduct research
- Enroll in pre-doctoral fellowship programs
Why choose BCM?
- Ranked 13 by U.S. News & World Report
- Above Average scores on USMLE exam
- Located in the largest medical center in the world
- Work with patients in the first weeks
- Begin clinical rotations after 1.5 years
- Flexibility to tailor your education
- Renowned mentors
- Lots of personal attention