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Medical School at BCM: Customized Education

BCM Graduation 2009

Graduates in Jones Hall for the commencement ceremonyCommencement ceremonies for Baylor College of Medicine took place Wednesday, May 27, in Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts. Read about the event and see a video of the address by Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (retired), and view a slideshow.

Baylor College of Medicine is committed to providing our students and graduates with educational experiences that are customized to fit every stage of their careers.

For our students, customization means having the time, flexibility, opportunities, and support to create the educational experience that best prepares them for their individual goals.

For our medical school and residency program graduates, customization means serving as an ongoing resource that helps them:

  • Keep pace with the rapid changes in medicine, allowing them to be leaders in their fields
  • Contribute knowledge for new treatment strategies
  • Develop new approaches to the delivery of personalized health services
  • Provide the very latest in disease prevention and health maintenance

Hear from our Students and Graduates


  • Sofia Olivarez, 2009 graduate, Texas

  • Rohit Puskoor, 2008 graduate, Texas

  • Joseph Spinner, MS3, Texas

  • Ryan Van Ramshorst, MS4, Calif.

You can watch videos in which these students and graduates answer questions about BCM and Houston, as well as read more about the students themselves.

Why Choose BCM?

Graduate with Less Debt at BCM (Source: 2008-09 AAMC Comparison)
School Tuition (State Resident) Tuition (Non-resident)
BCM $6,550 $19,650
Average: private medical schools $37,869 $38,337
Average: public medical schools $18,784 $38,082
  • Customization: Extra time and flexibility to truly customize your educational experience
  • Location: Access to the resources and opportunities of the world's largest medical center
  • Value: Top private school education for a fraction of the cost
  • Early Patient Contact: One-on-one patient contact within weeks of starting
  • Track Record of Success: Outstanding scores on national board exams and securing residencies with the nation's top programs
  • Culture: Classmates that are diverse, smart, supportive, and service-oriented
  • Educational Support... for Life: Our commitment to your success extends well beyond your medical school years

Continuum of Education

Hear about the advantages of lifelong learning at BCM:

Stacey Rose (BCM resident) comments about ongoing support.

Stacey Rose (BCM resident) comments on the importance of CME.

Joseph Spinner (BCM MS3) comments on the value of personal commitment.