Both areas provide affordable living options, strong community ties, and access to quality healthcare facilities, making them attractive places for healthcare professionals looking to build a career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle near the Gulf Coast. Established in 1891 as the first medical school in Texas, UTMB has grown into a $3.6 billion health science center that includes five hospitals, a robust network of outpatient clinics, and four schools - Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, and Graduate Biomedical Sciences.