A LEGACY OF CLINICAL CARE, EDUCATION, RESEARCH, INNOVATION, AND COMMUNITY IMPACT For more than 134 years, The University of Texas Medical Branch has stood as a cornerstone of health, education and service for the Texas Gulf Coast and beyond. Founded in 1891 as Texas’ first academic health center, UTMB includes four campuses, five health sciences schools, seven research institutes, and one of only two national laboratories dedicated to the safe study of infectious threats. It operates a Level I Trauma Center and a comprehensive regional health system and is proud to be part of The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center. Today, UTMB is led by Jochen Reiser, MD, PhD, President of UTMB and CEO of the UTMB Health System. Under his visionary leadership, UTMB continues to expand its impact in patient care, research, education, innovation and workforce development, while staying deeply connected to the communities it serves. UTMB’s mission extends well beyond hospital walls. With an annual operating budget of approximately $3.6 billion and more than 16,000 employees, UTMB is the largest employer in Galveston County and a major economic driver for Southeast Texas. Its presence fuels local businesses, supports families, and strengthens the regional economy through stable jobs, construction projects, research funding and partnerships with schools, chambers and civic organizations. Education is central to UTMB’s identity. Through its five health sciences schools—medicine, nursing, health professions, graduate biomedical sciences and public health—UTMB trains the next generation of physicians, nurses, scientists and allied health professionals. Many of these graduates go on to serve in Texas communities, reinforcing the state’s health care workforce and improving access to care. Equally important is UTMB’s role as a trusted health care provider. Its hospitals and clinics deliver a full range of primary and specialized services across the Texas Gulf Coast, ensuring patients receive high-quality care close to home. From trauma and emergency services to advanced specialty care and preventive medicine, UTMB is committed to improving health outcomes for individuals and families at every stage of life. For Dickinson ISD families, UTMB represents more than a medical institution—it is a partner in community well-being, education and opportunity. Whether through caring for loved ones, employing parents and graduates, advancing life-saving research or preparing future health professionals, UTMB remains dedicated to serving with purpose, passion and a deep sense of responsibility to the communities it calls home.
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