The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine was established in 1977 and joined the Health Science Center in 1999. Thomas S. Shomaker, M.D., J.D., is the dean of the College of Medicine. The college's mission is to educate and equip physicians who are compassionate about their patients and dedicated to the communities in which they serve. With campuses in College Station, Temple, and Round Rock and programs throughout Central Texas and the Coastal Bend, the college serves as a main academic and medical institution for the population within the area. Approximately 700 basic scientists and clinicians instruct students during the course of their medical education. The college offers M.D., M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H, and M.D./M.B.A. programs. In 2007, 2093 students applied for 105 seats in the class of 2011. 284 of 2093 applicants were accepted and 105 matriculated. Texas at the moment ranks 41/50 states in the number of physicians per capita. To address this healthcare disparity, the state mandated each state-sponsored medical schools including Texas A&M to increase enrollment to 250 per school.