# Baylor Medical School Opens $1B Building

> Baylor College of Medicine launches new $1 billion educational facility in Houston for hands-on medical training.
- Title: Baylor Medical School Opens $1B Building · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: Baylor College of Medicine launches new $1 billion educational facility in Houston for hands-on medical training.
- Keywords: baylor college of medicine, lillie and roy cullen tower, medical school, health professions, simulation labs, ai medical training, 1 billion campaign, january 2027, Houstonchronicle
- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/health/article/baylor-college-medicine-new-building-22477360.php
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- Topics: baylor college of medicine, lillie and roy cullen tower, medical school, health professions, simulation labs, ai medical training, 1 billion campaign, january 2027, news, local
## New Medical Building Launch
Baylor College of Medicine unveiled a $1 billion philanthropic campaign to build a new educational facility in Houston.
## January 2027 Move-In
The Lillie and Roy Cullen Tower will house medical and health professions students starting January 2027.
## Simulation-Focused Design
The building prioritizes mock operating rooms and exam rooms for hands-on patient simulation training.
## AI-Powered Simulations
Students use AI-managed manikins that simulate breathing and heart rate changes during training sessions.
## Small Group Learning
Classes occur in small groups of ten students with hospital beds for practical patient scenarios.
## Surgical Simulation Suite
The facility includes a surgical simulation suite for practicing procedures on manikins with one-way mirrors.
## Research Expansion
The vacated campus space will expand research in AI, drug development, and cancer therapies.
## Health Sciences Park
The $1 billion project is the first phase of a 800,000-square-foot health sciences park for medical education and research.
## Key takeaway

Baylor College of Medicine opens a $1 billion building in Houston to provide simulation-based medical education starting January 2027.