Texas Health Resources CEO Barclay Berdan Establishes Family Endowment at Burnett School of Medicine at TCU
The Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University Receives Endowed Gift from CEO of Texas Health Resources and TCU Alumnus, Barclay Berdan, and his wife, Marsha Berdan.
FORT WORTH – The Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University is proud to dedicate a study room at Arnold Hall to honor Texas Health CEO and TCU alumnus Barclay Berdan, ’76, and his wife, Marsha.
“My wife and I have supported TCU for many years,” Barclay Berdan said. “When the medical school came on board, we decided that we would channel our support to the medical school and really focus an endowment on the technology area and simulation area.”
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The dedication plaque on study room 117 on the first floor of Arnold Hall honors their exceptional generosity in supporting medical students at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU.
In 2022, the couple established the Berdan Family Endowment to strengthen the Burnett School of Medicine’s simulation & technology curriculum. Their support enriches the unique medical training the students receive through the Empathetic Scholars® curriculum. The simulation & technology curriculum uses advanced learning tools such as augmented reality headsets, ultrasound platforms, task trainers and AI-enabled medical manikins.
“That’s why we’re so excited to have contributed and been a part of this great school that has really developed many innovative ways to educate students,” Mr. Berdan said.
In April, TCU plans to honor Berdan with its Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes TCU alumni who have brought national distinction to themselves and to the university.