The Mission of the Texas Medical Center is to promote the highest quality health status for all people by assisting member institutions to achieve individual and collective goals of the highest possible standards of patient and preventive care, of research and education, and of local, national and international community well-being.

When viewed as a single entity, the Texas Medical Center institutions are the largest employer in Houston. Through its many activities on behalf of its institutions, Texas Medical Center strives to provide whatever support and cooperation its member’s request to further the goals of encouraging the non-profit, academic health care environment.