Media Relations
UT Southwestern Medical Center’s reputation as a national leader in patient care, education, and research offers news media a wealth of expert resources on virtually any medically related topic. Our Communications team responds to hundreds of media inquiries each year from reporters seeking information on clinical breakthroughs and research discoveries.
General Media Requests
All media requests are referred to Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs (CMPA). To expedite your request, please:
- news@utsouthwestern.edu the Communications team
- Call our offices at 214-648-3404
- Visit our media contacts page to see coverage areas
Media Guidelines
The Communications team has established the following guidelines for reporters requesting information or interviews:
- Advance notice of interviews is required so Communications staff can arrange interviews with experts, and/or obtain appropriate patient permission, if necessary.
- Members of the news media, including photographers and video crews, must be escorted by a member of the Communications staff. UTSW does not permit media in patient care areas.
- Releasing any patient information requires prior written consent obtained by UTSW from the individual in accordance with privacy regulations.