Texas Christian University will build a new campus for its School of Medicine on the northeast corner of South Henderson and West Rosedale streets in Fort Worth. Construction on the four-story building is scheduled to start later this year.
"The TCU School of Medicine campus is an investment in the long-term health of our community, training and educating future physicians, many of whom will remain in the area expanding our physician workforce and fulfilling an important need for our city and state," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. "This expansion of TCU's campus to the Near Southside represents a significant contribution to the Fort Worth economy and job growth."
TCU started the medical school several years ago with the UNT Health Science Center. Those two institutions ended their partnership earlier this year, and the medical school is now under the jurisdiction of TCU.
The new building will serve as the academic hub for 240 medical students. The long-range master plan includes additional facilities. It should be finished in 2024. The first class of the TCU School of Medicine will graduate next year.
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