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Perspectives

Southwestern Medical Foundation's is dedicated to engaging the public in important conversations about progress in medicine. Perspectives is a medical blog featuring inspiring stories of research, philanthropy, medicine, and more.

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June 5, 2024

Southwestern Medical Foundation’s 2023 Annual Report

In The News

Southwestern Medical Foundation’s annual report for 2023.


June 5, 2024

Estate Planning Council Luncheon: Transforming Health Care through Biomedical Engineering Research

Planned Giving

Members of the Estate Planning Council learn about the innovations happening in biomedical engineering research at UT Southwestern.


June 5, 2024

From Patient to Philanthropist: Alex Winslow’s Journey of Gratitude and Giving at UT Southwestern

Planned Giving

Alex Winslow reflects on his time as a patient and how it inspired him to make a planned gift to UT Southwestern.


May 31, 2024

Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees 2024 Photo Gallery

Events

Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees 2024 photo gallery.


May 8, 2024

Ho Din Winner Alexa Wilden Inspired by Her Mother’s Health Journey

Awards, Events and Scholarships

Standout medical student Alexa Wilden awarded the 2024 Ho Din Award, joining a Southwestern Medical Foundation legacy that dates back to 1943.


April 24, 2024

Global Vision, Local Impact: Learning from Leaders with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Ambassador Robert Jordan

The Cary Council

A live Learning from Leaders podcast event with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Ambassador Robert Jordan on their global impact in leadership roles.


April 22, 2024

Dallas Couple Invests in the Future of Medical Education at UT Southwestern

Donor Stories

Dr. Gregory and Margie Dess’s passion for learning and belief in the value of education led them to make a planned gift to UT Southwestern.


April 19, 2024

Welcoming Dr. Jonathan Efron to the North Texas Community

Community

A community welcome for new UT Southwestern Executive Vice President, Jonathan Efron, M.D.


March 27, 2024

History-Making Texan Award Presented to Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D.

Community

History-Making Texan Award presented to past UT Southwestern President Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D. at annual gala in February 2024.


March 5, 2024

A Bold Vision for the Future of Pediatric Care in North Texas Shared with The Cary Council

Launching Innovation

The Cary Council hosts their Annual Kickoff event to inspire a new year of impact in early-stage research.


February 7, 2024

Children’s Health and UT Southwestern announce plans for transformative new pediatric campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District

In The News

Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center unveiled plans for a new $5 billion pediatric health campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District. Spanning more than 33 acres, the new pediatric campus offers a patient-centric design that can meet the rapidly increasing need for more pediatric services ranging from the most common to the most complex.


January 30, 2024

Southwestern Medical Foundation Begins Chief Financial Officer Transition

In The News

New chief financial officer named to oversee accounting and investment of Southwestern Medical Foundation’s $1 billion endowment.