Baylor College of Medicine (BCM)

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is a private non-profit educational institution founded in 1900 in the city of Houston (USA). In 1900, a small group of dedicated doctors and community leaders founded a medical school in Dallas to improve medical practice in North Texas. The university began its academic activities on July 12, 1943, accepting 131 students for study. Four years later, the college moved to a new location - the Roy and Lilly Cullen building, the first building built at the new Texas Medical Center. In the ranking lists of the United States, the Baylor College of Medicine is ranked 118 in the national rating, and among the best institutions of higher education in the world, BCM takes 569 positions.

BCM is a small-sized educational institution. There are only about 1,500 students enrolled in it, with 13% of the student community being representatives of other countries of the world. The teaching staff of the university is represented by experienced teachers and is more than two thousand teachers. The educational programs of the medical college include the preparation of future doctors at all levels: from primary education at the undergraduate degree to post-doctoral programs, which contributes to the achievement of the career goals of graduates. Students can devote themselves to work in the field of health or choose a scientific activity, continuing to develop in the research field on the basis of one of the many college centers. At the school are:

• Center for cell and gene therapy.
• Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy.
• Center for Reproductive Medicine.
• Center for Space Medicine.
• Complex Oncology Center.
• Huffington Center for Aging.
• Human Genome Sequencing Center.
• Center breasts Lester and Sue Smith.

The university is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center (the largest medical complex in the world). The college is in a unique environment, perfect for innovation. The institution ranks second in terms of national funding from national health institutions.

Based on more than a century of leadership in the field of biomedical research, the Baylor College of Medicine directs teachers, staff, and interns to improve medical care through science and innovation. This vision is realized through joint initiatives in which basic, translational and clinical scientists conduct interdisciplinary research to incorporate their discoveries into the process of developing new diagnostic tools and treatment methods.

The main directions of financing:

• genetics;

• pediatrics;

• anatomy and cell biology;

• neurology;

• neurosurgery;

• obstetrics / gynecology;

• physiology.

The campus of the university is located in the city and includes educational buildings, research centers, laboratories, a large library and a good sports infrastructure. There are also restaurants and cafes for teachers, students and college workers. The students of this institution of higher education lead an active social and social life, participating in volunteer and educational programs. The campus is declared a no-smoking area. This was done as part of the movement for the healthy lifestyle of future doctors.

The library has a museum of Dr. Michael Debeykey, telling about the life of a pioneer cardiac surgeon, as well as about the history of Beylor Medical College. Students have created a meteorological weather forecasting service here.

For admission to this school are important academic achievements of the applicant. As in most universities in the world, in Baylor College of Medicine there are no restrictions associated with the personal manifestations of applicants and students. College policies prohibit discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

The cost of one year of study at a bachelor’s degree for foreigners is 19,000 USD / year, and a master’s degree course for foreign applicants will cost 21,000 USD / year. In addition to paying for tuition, future students should take into account monthly expenses, which will be from 825 to 1,499 USD / month. Students can apply for financial assistance from the educational institution (the conditions for granting scholarships and grants are posted on the website of the educational institution).

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision