ACADEMIC INSTITUTION SPONSOR

The Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine grew out of the University of Houston's desire to play a greater role in improving the overall health and health care resources of this city and this state. We intend to accomplish this bold undertaking by establishing a medical school that will produce a group of graduates with a deep understanding of the social determinants of health and a commitment to providing compassionate, high-value care to underserved populations.

STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPONSOR

Founded in 1950, the American Medical Student Association (AMSA) is the largest and one of the oldest independent, student-run organizations in the nation. AMSA was originally established in Washington D.C. as a physician-in-training organization. Its goals were to promote the the sciences of healthcare and medicine, and to foster community and leadership among US medical students. Today, AMSA encompasses a broad range of pre-medical students, medical students, interns, medical residents and practicing physicians all across the country.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Established in Chicago in 1972, the Association of Philippine Physicians in America (APPA) was originally named the Association of Philippine Practicing Physicians in America. However, there were many members with Medical Doctorates who were no longer practicing, so the organization amended to drop the word “Practicing” from its name.  Its goal includes establishing continuing education program for physicians, providing aid for the education of physicians and medical students, supporting and stimulating medical research, and rendering free medical care for indigent people.