Clinical Sites
Welcome to the dynamic landscape of clinical training offered by the Department of Emergency Medicine at UTHealth Houston.
Here, clinical education goes beyond traditional boundaries—our sites are vibrant hubs of medical innovation, hands-on learning, and compassionate care. Each location immerses trainees in diverse patient populations, advanced medical technologies, and real-world emergency scenarios, shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders.
Scroll down to explore our clinical sites, each offering unique opportunities for education, training, and service to the community.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, established in 1925, was the first institution built in the Texas Medical Center. As the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School and the flagship of the 13-hospital Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, it plays a central role in our clinical education.
It is one of only two Level I trauma centers serving the 7 million+ population of the Greater Houston area and the only one with Life Flight®. With an annual ED census exceeding 100,000 visits, Memorial Hermann-TMC is a private, not-for-profit, tertiary care center and the principal teaching site for McGovern Medical School.
Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center
Providing 24-hour emergency medical care with over 40,000 trauma visits annually—10,000+ of which result in hospital admissions—MHH-TMC is often described as the busiest trauma center in the United States. This high volume and acuity enable our residents to develop expertise in managing both critical and ambulatory trauma cases.
The hospital has a total bed capacity of 1,104. The Emergency Department features 65 beds, with plans to expand as needed, including 8 trauma resuscitation bays, 6 medical resuscitation bays, 36 minor trauma/general medical care beds, and 15 pediatric beds.
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital (CMHH) offers comprehensive, multispecialty care and is Houston’s largest pediatric Level I trauma center.
Dedicated to personalized care for women and children, CMHH provides vibrant, comforting environments designed to ease the stress of illness, with special play areas and a supportive staff. The hospital also offers education and support services for families and specialized care for international patients.
The Women’s Center at CMHH provides comprehensive obstetric services, including high-risk pregnancy care, alongside pediatric specialties. The facility includes 76 specialty care rooms for women, 138 pediatric beds, and 118 neonatal intensive care beds. CMHH is affiliated with the Memorial Hermann Health System, extending its specialized services across Greater Houston.
Highlights include nationally recognized programs in pediatric neurosciences, trauma, orthopedics, cardiac care, and transplantation. The hospital also provides specialized emergency and transport services, neonatal critical care, and has earned recognition for excellence in life support. Family-centered support services include Child Life specialists, a Ronald McDonald House, and programs like the Fetal Center and Pediatric Brain Tumor Program in partnership with MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital.
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital – Harris Health
Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (LBJ), part of the Harris Health System, is a vital teaching site for UTHealth Houston, with over 147,000 emergency patient visits annually. It is one of two county hospitals serving Harris County and holds the distinction of being Texas’s first designated Level III trauma center—now the busiest Level III trauma center in the state.
LBJ Hospital is a 215-bed acute care facility offering a full spectrum of medical services, including a regional neonatal intensive care unit specializing in high-risk deliveries and very low birth weight infants. The hospital also provides comprehensive rehabilitation services.
Staffed by UTHealth Houston physician faculty and residents, LBJ Hospital offers a diverse and dynamic training environment, reflecting Houston’s multicultural population. Harris Health System manages extensive outpatient services through community health centers, clinics, and specialty facilities. In FY2022, the system provided $796 million in charity care, served over 40,000 inpatient cases, managed 4,800 births, and delivered critical emergency care to a largely uninsured (45.9%) and Medicaid-dependent (21.2%) patient population.