P.L.U.S. Service-Learning Program

“Professionalism Learning Underscored by Service”

At McGovern Medical School, we know the most powerful medical education happens beyond the classroom—when students step into real communities and learn from the people and organizations creating change on the front lines of health and social support. Led by the Office of Professionalism & the Office of Admissions and Student Affairs, with P.L.U.S., Students have the opportunity to learn about each community, connect with local health organizations and community leaders, and gain hands-on experience by partnering with organizations in their Spring semester. Our program brings this vision to life by embedding meaningful, community-based experiences into every student’s education. By partnering with local organizations, we are developing future physicians who are clinically skilled, socially conscious, culturally aware, and deeply connected to the communities they will serve. Take a look at our informational brochure here! (external link)

If you are interested in collaborating and forming a long-term partnership, please complete our brief partnership form (external link), and one of our team members will get back to you as soon as possible! You may also reach us by email at [email protected].

Partner Organizations

  1. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (external link) group photo of students at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
  2. Combined Arms Veterans Transition Center (external link) group photo of students at Combined Arms Veterans Transition Center.
  3. Emancipation Community Center (external link) group photo of students at Emancipation Park
  4. Project Row Houses (external link) group of students touring Project Row House.
  5. Third Ward Multi-service Center (external link)
  6. Recipe for Success (also known as Hope Farms) (external link) group photo of students at Hope Farms
  7. The Children’s Assessment Center (external link) group photo of students at the Children's Assessment Center
  8. West University Public Library (external link) 
  9. ChristChurch Presbyterian (external link) 
  10. Care Partners (external link) 
  11. Casa de Esperanza (external link) group photo of students at Casa de Esperanza
  12. Halo House (external link) group photo of students at Halo House
  13. Tejano Center for Community Concerns (external link) group photo of students at Tejano Center's La Tiendita (Food Pantry).
  14. Asia Society Texas Center (external link)