Shaping the next decade at UTHealth Houston

What will UTHealth Houston look like a decade from now?

The path to 2037 begins with the conversations we have today.

We are entering a time of extraordinary change in healthcare, education, research, and technology. The opportunities in front of us are bigger than any one school, department, or discipline—and they invite us to think and work together in new ways.

That’s why today we are launching Future in Focus—a strategic planning process designed to drive innovation, expand access, and improve health across the communities we serve.

Guided by four strategic pillars—Education, Research, Clinical Care, and Organizational Excellence—this initiative is about more than strategic planning. It is about aligning our ambitions, identifying our greatest opportunities, and creating a shared roadmap.

Throughout the planning process, the Future in Focus website (external link) will serve as the central hub for strategic planning news, upcoming events, engagement opportunities, and ways to share your input. Please visit and bookmark this site so you can stay up to date on our forward motion.

The next decade of innovation won’t happen by chance—it will be created by the people of UTHealth Houston. This is our opportunity to think bigger, reach farther, and shape a future that transforms lives across Texas and beyond. We hope you’ll join us in making it happen.

What’s next starts now.

Melina Kibbe, MD
President
Alkek-Williams Distinguished Chair

Michael Patriarca, MBA, MS, FACHE
Executive Vice President
Chief Business Affairs and Strategy Officer

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