- 11/4/2024 11:14:15 PM
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Every time TCU President Daniel W. Pullin steps into the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine on West Rosedale Street, he feels a surge of pride. This new medical campus has been years in the making, and the excitement is palpable as it prepares to officially welcome the public on September 24.
“I feel a lot of pride in what we have been able to achieve as a collective community—not just at TCU,” Pullin remarked. “It’s been quite the journey, but an incredible success story at every turn.”
Before the Burnett School of Medicine opened its doors to its first class in 2019, it was envisioned as a public-private partnership between TCU and the University of North Texas Health Science Center. However, the two institutions parted ways in January 2022 due to irreconcilable differences in their collaboration.
“It’s been almost a decade since we recognized the need for this in our community,” Pullin added. “This is an opportunity for us to broaden our impact as a university.”
The Burnett School of Medicine is not only set to enhance medical education; it is also expected to boost the local economy significantly. TCU administrators anticipate the school will generate approximately 31,200 jobs and contribute an annual economic impact of $4 billion by 2030.
Moreover, the school aims to produce more physicians to meet the increasing healthcare demands of Fort Worth’s growing population. With nearly 7,000 applications for just 60 spots in its first-year class, the school is already attracting a competitive pool of talent.
As you drive down West Rosedale, the four-story, 96,000-square-foot Arnold Hall is hard to miss. Its impressive architecture features floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light. A striking floating staircase spirals through the building, inviting exploration.
The interior is designed to support 240 medical students and numerous faculty and staff across various medical disciplines, including:
Pullin emphasized the importance of maintaining TCU’s architectural aesthetic to ensure a cohesive identity across the campus.
The first floor houses the Amon G. Carter Foundation Inspiration Commons Learning Studio, a flexible learning environment featuring:
Dr. Veronica Tatum, an associate professor of medical education, remarked, “We’re trying to get students ready for clinical rotations, and this space allows for teaching flexibility.”
On the third floor, students engage in hands-on learning in:
Employing cutting-edge technology such as Microsoft HoloLens and HoloAnatomy software, students gain a virtual view of the human body, enhancing their understanding.
Simulation rooms allow students to practice critical procedures like intubation and CPR on high-fidelity manikins equipped with artificial intelligence. These manikins can respond to commands, blink, and even speak, creating realistic training scenarios.
Dr. Sandra Esparza, assistant dean for clinical curriculum, noted, “We debrief and discuss what the student should have done and what could have been done differently.”
While still in its infancy, Arnold Hall is poised to become a cornerstone of medical education and innovation in Fort Worth, as Pullin expressed, “This building is a visible reminder of our investment in elev
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