Inaugural Dean’s Council Lunch Recognizes Philanthropic Support

FORT WORTH – Founding Donors and Dean’s Council charter members gathered for the first time on September 21 to hear about the progress of the Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University.

The panel discussion was led by Founding Dean Stuart D. Flynn, M.D., who was joined by Director of Service Learning Ric Bonnell, M.D., and Sam Sayed, MS-4.  Judy Bernas, Senior Associate Dean and Chief Communication and Strategy Officer, moderated the discussion.

Dean Flynn shared the extraordinary achievements of faculty, staff and students in 2023 including the medical school obtaining full LCME accreditation, its inaugural class graduation and 100% residency match rate and the welcoming of the Class of 2027.

Dean Flynn also talked about the unique Burnett School of Medicine curriculum, which prioritizes compassionate communication, collaboration and a lifelong approach to learning. Dr. Bonnell shared his passion for service learning, putting students in touch with the communities they will serve as future physicians. Sam provided the student’s perspective of the curriculum, and noted the importance of research and away rotations to matching into selective residency programs.

The Burnett School’s Founding Donors have provided $1 million or more to the school during TCU’s Lead On Campaign. Individuals and organizations providing $5000 or more each fiscal year are recognized as members of the Dean’s Council at the Burnett School of Medicine. This philanthropic support provides the student body with scholarship dollars, research funding, program support, and student extracurricular opportunities.

Questions about philanthropy may be directed to Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development Doug White, douglas.a.white@tcu.edu or Director of Development Amanda de la Torre, a.m.delatorre@tcu.edu.