Academics
Academic medicine plays a crucial role in creating vibrant healthcare and life sciences ecosystems by driving innovation, fostering cutting-edge research and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. The Tampa Medical & Research District (TMRD) is powered by Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, an esteemed Association of American Universities (AAU) member. Together, these storied institutions form one of the largest and most reputable academic health systems in the United States.
The TMRD amplifies these efforts by providing a collaborative environment where academic institutions, industry leaders and healthcare providers converge. This synergy accelerates the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world solutions, enhancing patient care and fueling economic growth. By supporting and energizing these initiatives, TMRD is a cornerstone of progress in healthcare and life sciences, making it an essential part of a thriving ecosystem that elevates patient care and outcomes.
Encouraging Coordinated Teamwork
In addition to TGH and USF Health, the TMRD’s academic partners include the University of Tampa (U. Tampa), Taneja College of Pharmacy, USF Health Heart Institute, Hillsborough Community College – Ybor, St. Leo University and other respected educational establishments in Tampa. By bringing together experts from various fields and institutions, the TMRD is not only improving clinical care—we are also fostering medical innovation as diverse perspectives and expertise combine to devise new solutions to complex problems.
Developing Tomorrow’s Healthcare and Life Sciences Leaders
With an emphasis on education and training, the TMRD fosters a continual influx of skilled healthcare and life sciences professionals into the City of Tampa. Medical students, residents and fellows who train in a teaching hospital have invaluable opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a diverse range of medical specialties. They are also exposed to the latest research and clinical practices, further honing their ability to think, study, explore, discover, innovate, evaluate, teach, learn and improve.
USF Health offers students comprehensive health programs, including Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Physical Therapy and Biomedical Sciences and Engineering. These students benefit from learning at TGH, the primary teaching hospital for the university. With more than 700 residents and fellows, TGH offers area medical students incredible opportunities to participate in research—with a 96.8% participation rate. In addition, students collaborate with industry advisory committees that help prepare them for many types of careers and even entrepreneurship in the healthcare and life sciences industries. In this ecosystem, students are well equipped to excel and have successful careers in Tampa long after they graduate.
Providing the Tampa Community With Complex Care
The scientists, clinicians and faculty of the TMRD partner organizations are shaping the future of medical practice through groundbreaking research and clinical trials, leading to the highest level of clinical care backed by academic medicine. Additionally, the TMRD is a place where patients can find access to novel therapies when the current standard of care is no longer enough.
Leading the Way With Research Initiatives and Clinical Trials
When academics and research are integrated with clinical practice, the latest scientific discoveries can quickly be translated into effective treatments. Patients receiving care from a provider in the TMRD can feel confident that this seamless integration is happening here, offering patients unique opportunities to benefit from promising new treatment options that might not be available in non-academic settings. TGH’s landmark $162 million investment into USF Health clearly demonstrates that academic medicine is a driving force behind the mission of the TMRD.
