For as long as MD Anderson has existed, it has focused on one thing: ending cancer. It is one of the world’s most respected centers focused on patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation’s No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 rankings.
MD Anderson is one of the nation’s original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. Since 1944, more than 2 million people have turned to MD Anderson for cancer care. The institution pioneered a multidisciplinary approach to research-driven care. In fiscal year 2024, MD Anderson invested $1.3 billion in research.
More than 5,600 trainees take part in educational programs at MD Anderson each year. MD Anderson has 85 Graduate Medical Education Programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, American Dental Association or American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, or approved by the Texas Medical Board.
MD Anderson was created by the Texas Legislature in 1941 as part of The University of Texas System. From then through today, MD Anderson continues to set the standard in cancer prevention research and the translation of new knowledge into innovative, multidisciplinary care for patients, survivors and people at average or elevated risk of developing cancer.