Office of Admissions

Felix G. Morales, M.D. Associate Dean of Admissions and Diversity

Louis Perez, Senior Director of Admissions and Diversity
Monica Galindo, Associate Director of Admissions and Diversity

Jeffrey Vera, Assistant Director of Advising and Recruitment

Ileana Hinojosa, Assistant Director of Outreach and Programs

Christina Gomez, Executive Associate to the Dean

Barrett Gomez, Coordinator

Location: UC 110

Mail Stop: 6216

Phone: 806.743.2297

Fax: 806.743.2725

Web: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions

Email: somadm@ttuhsc.edu

https://www.facebook.com/ttuhscmed

The Admissions Process

General Philosophy

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine invites applications from qualified residents of the state of Texas and across the country. Only 10% of the class can be from out of state. It is the goal of TTUHSC School of Medicine to accept only those students who are guaranteed to complete the full four years of the curriculum based on citizenship or permanent resident status. Therefore, only applicants who are permanent U.S. residents or U.S. citizens will be considered for interview and admission. One hundred eighty students are selected for each entering class. This total includes all dual degree, early acceptance, early decision, special, or assured admission programs. The Admissions Committee carefully examines each application for the personal qualities and proven academic ability to determine potential as an effective and competent physician. If all other qualifications are equal, some consideration may be given to individuals with ties to the West Texas region. While evidence of high intellectual ability and a strong record of scholastic achievement are vital for success in the study of medicine, the Admissions Committee recognizes as essential the qualities of compassion, collaboration, collegiality, personal integrity, and the ability to communicate effectively as traits of the consummate physician. Letters of evaluation from pre-professional advisors and/or physicians are also considered, and the ability to balance academic achievement with extracurricular and or work activities is examined. Those applicants who possess both the cognitive and non-cognitive traits that indicate likelihood of academic and professional success are invited for personal interview. There is no discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status. In 1997, legislation established that evidence of a financially or educationally disadvantaged background of an applicant may be considered in the total evaluation of the application.

At Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, the Admissions Committee considers all experiences, attributes and metrics in the application process. TTUHSC School of Medicine follows the AAMC EAM model and Holistic Review Process.

In summary, a number of both cognitive and non-cognitive factors are used in the evaluation of applicants to medical school. No single factor is used exclusively to admit or to eliminate admission of an applicant to medical school. The Committee examines each applicant for overall suitability, and it makes an effort to select a class of individuals that contain a combination of varied backgrounds, interests and life experiences, resulting in a diverse, stimulating and broadening learning environment within the medical curriculum.

Undergraduate Course Requirements

At least three years of study (90 semester hours or the equivalent in quarter hours) from an accredited United States or Canadian college or university are required. A baccalaureate degree is required. Course work from non-U.S. or Canadian schools will be accepted only if it appears, with a grade, on the transcript of a U.S. or Canadian college or university as an individual course. “Lump sum” credit is not acceptable. All prerequisite courses for medical school must have been taken for credit at an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university.

Specific course requirements have been kept at a minimum to allow and encourage the student to have a broad and well-rounded education. There are no specific requirements for undergraduate majors or minors. The Admissions Committee reviews the academic challenge provided by course selection and gives preference to students with a broad educational background.

Prerequisite Course Listing

Pre-requisite courses must be completed by the time the applicant matriculates into medical school, not necessarily when the application is made. It is in the best interest of the applicant to have completed as many of the prerequisite courses as possible, however. Proficiency in verbal and written communication is essential. A basic knowledge of conversational Spanish is desirable, but is not required.

Admission Timeline Recommendations & Required Deadlines

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)

Completion of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) within 5 years of matriculation is a requirement for admission. The Admissions Committee recommends that the test be taken in the spring of the year in which application will be made. Registration information may be obtained from:

Phone: (202) 828-0600

Email: mcat@aamc.org

Web: https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-medical-school/taking-mcat-exam/

Application to TTUHSC School of Medicine

In order for an applicant’s application to be evaluated for a prospective interview, all aspects of the application must be submitted, received, and processed by the Office of Admissions. This process can take 4-6 weeks if everything required is submitted at the same time to the Texas Medical and Dental School Application Service (TMDSAS). TTTUHSC also has a secondary application which must be completed by all applicants.

The following elements must be received by the Office of Admissions in order to constitute a complete application:

Application Timeline

Several medical schools in Texas receive applications from TMDSAS. For the most comprehensive list,

of participating schools, please visit https://www.tmdsas.com/about/TMDSAS_schools.html. For an

official and complete timeline please visit the Deadline and Important Dates page on the TMDSAS website

referenced below.

TMDSAS Deadlines and Important Dates (for the most current and official dates, please visit:

https://www.tmdsas.com/PLAN/references/deadlines.html)

Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS)

Applications will be available in May of the year of application and are due at the end of September or in October as TMDSAS deems necessary. All supporting documents (Letters of evaluation, transcripts, etc.) must be submitted by October 15 or November 15 as TMDSAS deems necessary. The main application can be accessed and submitted online from the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS). In addition, official transcripts and letters of recommendation should be sent to the application service office. TMDSAS also requires other logistical elements to be submitted. Please visit the TMDSAS website to learn more.

The TMDSAS application and more information on requirements is available at the following URL:

           TMDSAS application: http://www.tmdsas.com/

TTUHSC School of Medicine Secondary Application

TTUHSC School of Medicine also requires a Secondary Application. All applicants applying to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine are required to submit a completed Secondary Application. For more information, including Secondary Application questions, please visit the address below. Please note that there is a secondary application fee.

        Secondary application: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions/ttuhsc-som-secondaryapplication.aspx

File Evaluation & Interview

(June ~ December)

Each completed application will be reviewed by the Admissions Evaluation Committee and personal interviews will be offered to those students deemed most competitive for admission. All interviews are conducted at the Lubbock campus or virtually as deemed necessary by the office of admissions.

On the day of the interview, there is also an opportunity to tour the medical school and talk with students. Each applicant, who has been sent an interview invitation, and is applying through the regular MD program, is given two (2), 20-minute interviews; by members of the Admissions Interview Committee. Applicants who are invited to interview and are applying to a dual degree program or Family Medicine Accelerated Track (FMAT) are given at least three (3) interviews, two (2) for the medical school, and one (1) to two (2) or more, from the partnering program. Additional interviews may be scheduled for dual degree applicants. Note that virtual interview days may vary in experience due to the nature of a virtual setting.

After the interviews, the Admissions Selection Committee considers the applicant's entire application in a holistic review that includes: scores and comments from the evaluator, interviewers and any other pertinent information. Any applicant who is offered an acceptance to medical school must accept or decline the offer in writing or by email.

Rolling Admissions Session

(October – December or January)

Beginning in the Fall of 2006, the Texas medical schools offered a dual rolling admissions / match system. During the rolling admission period, a medical school can make an offer of acceptance to any Texas Resident applicant who has interviewed. An applicant can potentially receive offers from multiple medical schools during this period. TTUHSC School of Medicine will be very proactive in recruiting desired applicants during this pre-match offer period. At the end of December or January, this process is suspended.

The Texas Match

(January – February or March)

TTUHSC School of Medicine participates in the match with the other Texas schools listed on the application form. The Match system in which TTUHSC School of Medicine has participated since 1999 will continue. All interviewed TMDSAS applicants, who are also Texas residents, whether they have been accepted to a Texas medical school during the rolling admission session or not, will enter into the Match. It is important to understand that an applicant does not give up his/her place in a medical school where he/she received an offer during the rolling admissions session (except for those from which the applicant withdrew prior to the match). Interviewed applicant preference lists and medical school rank lists are due in January or February. Match Day, the day where interviewed applicants find out about their status, will be in February or March. Results of the Match will be released by TMDSAS.

For complete and current information regarding acceptance and match information please visit the TMDSAS website: https://www.tmdsas.com/PLAN/medical/medical-admissions/

Development of Alternate Pool (TTUHSC School of Medicine)

(February or March)

After the Match, the Admissions Selection Committee, will formulate an official alternate pool from interviewed applicants that remain available after the rolling admission session, and the Match. Alternate pool notifications will be sent to applicants by email and applicants will have the option to decline the alternate pool. If they wish to remain an alternate, no action is needed. In the event an accepted applicant gives up his/her seat in the class, a replacement will be selected from the alternate pool. The applicants selected for the alternate pool are not placed in a rank order. Applicants may be selected from the alternate pool up until the beginning of orientation at TTUHSC School of Medicine.

Scholarship Information

TTUHSC School of Medicine offers competitive scholarships to qualified medical students. The Scholarship Committee meets semi-annually to award scholarships to deserving students. To receive a scholarship, a student must remain in good academic and non-academic standing for the entire academic year. A student must also complete the scholarship acknowledgement form and the acceptance form as described in the scholarship notification. All scholarships are a one-time scholarship award and are based on the availability of funds.

To renew a scholarship or to be considered for a scholarship, students must submit an application annually by April 30th and submit a FAFSA application to Financial Aid to be considered. Applications must be submitted to the location where your designated campus assignment is set, for the term you are applying for. Late application deadline is October 1st and late applicants will be considered on a first come, first served basis dependent on any unclaimed scholarships and cannot be guaranteed.

Matriculation Policies

Criminal Background Check

In order to provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, faculty, employees, and students at TTUHSC, the conduct of criminal background checks was instituted as of September 1, 2006. Compliance with this policy will be required of all prospective medical students. Criminal background checks (CBCs) allow the university to evaluate whether TTUHSC students are qualified, eligible, and possess the character and fitness to participate in clinical care and/or clinical rotation sites at TTUHSC or participating institutions.

Therefore, per the TTUHSC Operating Policy and Procedure 10.20, in order to complete matriculation to the TTUHSC School of Medicine, all prospective matriculants will submit a background check, through a prescribed vendor, to the TTUHSC Office of Admissions. Refusal to complete the self-disclosure or criminal background check will preclude the student from admission and matriculation. All criminal history provided is confidential and shall be protected from disclosure to the greatest extent provided by law. It must be noted by the applicant, that matriculation will be completed only after receipt and review of the release form, self-disclosure information, and receipt of the subsequent background check record indicating no criminal history, unless otherwise indicated. Where a record of criminal history exists, each prospective matriculant will be evaluated individually, and recommendations for enrollment, withdrawal or revocation of acceptance/admission will be made by the School of Medicine.

Admissions Policies for Non-Residents of Texas

Non-resident applicants to the participating TMDSAS Texas schools are not subject to the Texas Match. Acceptance begins October 15th. TTUHSC School of Medicine is a Texas state school and is required by law to have no less than 90% of the entering class made up of qualified Texas residents.

Determining Texas Residency

TMDSAS determines residency at the time of application. Applicants to TTUHSC School of Medicine must be a Texas resident at the time of application to be eligible for admission as a Texas resident. If however, reclassification as a Texas resident occurs after the deadline of the application but before matriculation into medical school, the applicant may be admitted as a Texas resident.

As stated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules & Regulations for Determining Residency Status:

If an applicant is a dependent (of parents, etc.)

• The residency of the parent who has custody at the time of application if parents are divorced;
• The residency of the parent who has claimed the individual as a dependent for Federal Income
• Tax purposes both for the year in which the individual is applying and for the preceding tax year; OR
• The residency of the parent with whom the individual has resided for the 12-month period preceding application to medical/dental school.

To qualify as a Texas resident for application purposes, an independent individual 18 years of age or over who has come from outside Texas must reside in Texas and be gainfully employed for a 12-month period preceding the date of application to medical-dental school. Evidence must also be provided that the 12- month residence was for the purpose of establishing residence in the state and not for the purpose of attending an educational institution.

An individual 18 years of age or over who resides out of the state or who has come from outside Texas and registers in an educational institution before having resided in Texas for a 12-month period shall be classified as a nonresident student and will remain a nonresident as long as the residence of the individual in Texas is primarily for the purpose of attending an educational institution.

(Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Standing on Foreign Student Residency)

Only those foreign citizens who are living in this country under a visa permitting permanent residence of who are permitted by Congress to adopt the U.S. as their domicile while they are in this country or have filed a declaration of intention to become a U.S. citizen are eligible to be classified a Texas resident if they have otherwise met the requirements for establishing residency.

Military personnel stationed in Texas are considered non-residents unless:

• The member was a Texas resident upon entry into the service and Texas continues to be his/her state of legal residence while in the military.
• The member abandoned his/her prior state of residency and established a domicile in Texas at least 12 months before applying to medical/dental school and the member has otherwise met the requirements for establishing residency.

A residence questionnaire MUST be filed if the state of residence has been changed while in the military.

Residency can change during the application period. All schools are notified at the time a change of residency occurs. Tuition is based upon residence status at the time of registration.

If Texas residency is questionable, it is necessary to complete a Residence Questionnaire so that proper residency may be determined. A copy of the Questionnaire may be obtained from the Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS). A formal medical school application must be submitted to TMDSAS before the questionnaire will be processed. A final determination of residency will be sent to the applicant and the schools to which the applicant has applied.

For more information regarding residency please visit the following websites:

TMDSAS: https://www.tmdsas.com/PLAN/medical/before-you-apply/residency.html

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board:

http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?ObjectID=6D1466D9-AEA5-DE00-C12F3F75E7367718.

Establishing Texas Residency

Under Texas state law, an applicant or enrolled student is classified as either a resident of Texas, a nonresident, or a foreign student. Residency for admission and tuition purposes at a public college or university in Texas is different from residency for voting or taxing purposes.

To qualify as a Texas resident, an individual who is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident immigrant must live in Texas for at least 12 consecutive months without attending any institution of higher education. Registration in a college or university in Texas during this 12-month period is interpreted under law as demonstrating only an intention to make use of the state’s higher education system, and not an intention to establish domicile in Texas. An applicant or student who is claimed as a dependent on a parent’s most recent federal income tax return will be classified based on the parent’s qualification for residency. International students eligible to establish legal domicile in Texas may also qualify for Texas resident status.

An individual’s residency classification is based on information from his or her admission application. If an applicant or student is classified as a nonresident and wishes to be reclassified as a resident, it is necessary to submit the Core Residency Questions form, which provides more detailed background information than is available from the admission application.

Core Residency Questions can be obtained via the TMDSAS website but a direct link is provided below:

https://reportcenter.highered.texas.gov/agency-publication/blank-forms-templates/cfat-residency-corequestions/

Special Considerations

The school does have a program whereby exceptionally well-qualified students can receive a decision on their applications by September or October in the year prior to matriculation. Applications from individuals requesting Early Decision must be completed by August 1, and interviews will be set up shortly thereafter. A person who applies for Early Decision commits to apply only to TTUHSC School of Medicine prior to September or October and commits to matriculate at TTUHSC School of Medicine if the position is offered. Applicants will be notified of the Committee's decision on or before the deadline set by TMDSAS in September or October. If an individual is not accepted under the Early Decision Program plan, that applicant will still be considered in the regular applicant pool and may also then apply to any other medical schools. Early Decision applicants to TTUHSC School of Medicine must have taken the MCAT and must be a Texas resident. Applicants may be given preference based on the competitiveness of their MCAT score.

Deferment of Matriculation

Under extenuating circumstances, an applicant who has been accepted for enrollment in the Fall may request, in writing, deferment until the following Fall. Such a request will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Associate Dean of Admissions and may be granted for a period not to exceed one year. During the year of deferment, the student may not apply to any other medical school.

Application for Admission in Advanced Standing (Medical School Transfer)

Applications for advanced standing are reviewed and considered on an individual basis. Texas residents enrolled in good standing in LCME accredited U.S. or Canadian medical schools are eligible to apply. Such applicants must have written permission from their Dean of Student Affairs for possible transfer; may be interviewed before acceptance, and must have taken and passed Step I of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE-I) as conditions for acceptance in advanced standing.

The guidelines and criteria for advanced standing admission and the transfer application are available at:

https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions/advanced-standing-admission.aspx

All applicants for advanced standing must be Texas residents with at least 90 hours of undergraduate study in an accredited U.S. or Canadian college or university. The TTUHSC School of Medicine does not accept transfer applications from students or graduates of schools not accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The applicant must have completed the second year of medical school. Advanced placement into the fourth year is not considered. Applicants from related fields such as dentistry, or those who have taken medical basic science courses as a graduate student, may be considered on an individual basis, but may be required to apply as a first year student regardless of the degree field. A student, who has been dismissed from, or has withdrawn from another medical school, is not eligible for consideration unless the former school indicates in writing its willingness to reconsider the student for admission. A completed application and filing fee of $75.00 must be received by no later than May 1st.

Official transcripts from all undergraduate colleges, graduate schools, and medical schools must be submitted. A letter of recommendation and evaluation must be submitted by the Dean of the school where the applicant is currently enrolled.

Other Degree Programs

The Family Medicine Accelerated Track (FMAT) Program

For those students interested in pursuing a career in Family Medicine, TTUHSC School of Medicine offers an innovative curriculum that allows for completion of the M.D. degree in 3 years. The FMAT Program is 6 years total with the students proceeding directly into one of TTUHSC’s Family Medicine Residency Programs after completion of the 3 year M.D. curriculum. The F-MAT program will offer students a seamless transition between their pre-doctoral and residency training settings and curricula as they spend two years in Lubbock, followed by at least 4 years on the campus (Amarillo, Lubbock, or Permian Basin) where they will complete both the final year of medical school and three years of family medicine residency training. Students will be chosen from each TTUHSC School of Medicine first year class and will be notified of their selection early in the second semester of first year. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated interest in Primary Care/Family Medicine, academic performance (including grades from fall semester of year 1 placing the student in the top 50% of the class), as well as interviews with members of the FMAT faculty.

Web: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions/fmat.aspx

The M.D. / M.B.A. Dual Degree Program

In this dual degree program, the student will receive both M.D. and M.B.A. degrees within the four years of medical school. The intent of this program is to produce outstanding physicians with additional insight into the intricacies of heath care management systems, finance, economics and delivery. With this educational background, physicians will have an advanced business background to use as they develop their medical practices and begin their careers.

In the program structure, students will complete the 42-hour M.B.A HOM program in 18 months, including the summers before and after the first-year medical school curriculum. Six hours of this 42 hour program is coursework that is completed in the school of medicine. This is possible due to course offerings in-class and online, courses that are taught in an accelerated seven week format and coursework that is accepted from the school of medicine. The program requires students to begin the required (administrative) field experience during their second summer of study.

Areas of study include accounting, finance, leadership and ethics, management strategy, business decision making skills and methods, business information systems, as well as other core skills in the business curriculum. For a broader knowledge of the organizational context in which health care is provided, students will complete a four-course concentration in Health Organization Management (HOM) with emphasis on healthcare quality, efficiency, and payment systems as part of the program.

The M.B.A. (HOM) program is accredited by AACSB and is unique among accredited programs in that it can be completed in the four years of medical school. This accreditation assures the prestige and enhances the value of M.D./M.B.A.

There is a requirement by the Texas Tech University Graduate School that applicants to its graduate programs in the College of Business take the GMAT. For M.D./M.B.A. applicants this has been waived in lieu of the MCAT. Further information about M.D./M.B.A and other graduate programs offered through the Rawls College of Business Administration may be obtained by contacting:

The M.D./Ph.D. Dual Degree Program

For those students interested in pursuing a career in academic medicine as a physician-scientist, enrollment in both the School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is available. A program of study has been designed to permit the student to complete the requirements of both the M.D. degree and the Ph.D. degree. Accepted M.D./Ph.D. students will receive scholarships during School of Medicine study and a Research Assistantship during Ph.D. study as well as tuition (medical and graduate program) scholarships throughout the combined degree program. This program is designed to be completed in seven to eight years and will provide the student with rigorous training in both clinical medicine and biomedical research.

Application Procedures

Students apply through Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) http://tmdsas.com/and indicate on the application interest in the M.D. / Ph.D. program. It is highly recommended that the student mention their research interest in their personal statement submitted with the

TMDSAS application. This information will assist the GSBS in selecting appropriate faculty to interview the applicant. A secondary application is also required and information can be found at  https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions/ttuhsc-som-secondary-application.aspx

Admission

Students who have been admitted to the M.D. / Ph.D. program begin graduate studies during the summer session preceding their first year of the medical school curriculum. During the summer session, major emphasis is placed on introduction to research with the goal of selecting an advisor and a research problem to be developed as the student's Ph.D. dissertation research. Students have the option of entering the Ph.D. program fulltime after the second or third year of medical school.

Enrollment Pattern

Research Honors Program

This program has been established to provide an opportunity for selected medical students to pursue an in depth research program with a faculty member of their choice. This Research Honors elective requires one year in addition to the four basic years of the medical curriculum and normally occurs between the second and third medical school years. While no credit toward graduation is granted during this year of enrollment, successful completion of the program will be acknowledged by the designation of "Research Honors" on the student's diploma. A variety of financial support mechanisms are available for this research experience.

The M.D. / MPH Dual Degree Program

The Master of Public Health Program at TTUHSC will prepare health professionals to practice skillful and evidence-based preventive public health; conduct and communicate research that informs the diverse fields within public health; and provide interdisciplinary expertise in the service of academic, professional and community-based public health organizations. The joint program is completed in four or five years (45 credit hours) and culminates in both the MD and MPH degrees.

The M.D. / M.S. Dual Degree Program

TTUHSC medical students in good academic standing who are interested in the M.D./ M.S. program should contact the GSBS Office for further information. To formally apply to the M.D./ M.S. program, the applicant should submit a written request to the GSBS Senior Associate Dean, Michael.blanton@ttuhsc.edu, and cc research mentor and graduate.school@ttuhsc.edu. Within the request, the medical student should specify the faculty member (must have graduate faculty status) that has agreed to serve as a mentor for M.S. research. The GSBS will coordinate with the School of Medicine in reviewing this request.

https://www.ttuhsc.edu/biomedical-sciences/program/md-ms.aspx

The J.D. / M.D. Dual Degree Program

The Doctor of Jurisprudence / Doctor of Medicine Dual Degree Program is administered by Texas Tech University School of Law and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine. The JD/MD program is designed specifically for individuals interested in the areas of health law, healthcare policy, bioterrorism, forensics, or biomedical compliance.

Applicants interested in this program must apply separately to the School of Law and the School of Medicine in the same admissions cycle, satisfying the application requirements of each program. It is important to note that entrance into both programs of study require significant advanced preparation and adherence to strict deadlines. It is imperative that interested applicants familiarize themselves with the process of both programs of study. The successful applicant must meet the admission requirements for both programs of study.

Web: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions/mdjd.aspx

Special Programs (Undergraduate)

Undergraduate to Medical School Initiative (UMSI)

This program is an early acceptance program for academically competitive, Texas high school seniors who will be attending Texas Tech University (TTU) as undergraduate students in the TTU Honors College and desire entrance to the TTUHSC School of Medicine. Students accepted into this program will have the MCAT requirement waived and are guaranteed a position in the medical school class, once the undergraduate program has been completed, provided they have maintained the required GPA and volunteering/medical experiences, and have not violated the code of academic or professional conduct. The undergraduate experience must include a minimum of six long semesters. This program is NOT an accelerated degree program, nor is it a combined degree program, nor is it a joint degree program. The student must first be accepted to Texas Tech University and the Texas Tech University Honors College. If accepted, the prospective student will be notified of his/her qualification for the UMSI program by the undergraduate admissions office. If qualified at that point, the prospective student may be interviewed by TTUHSC School of Medicine in the spring of their senior year in high school. If determined to be qualified, the student may be accepted by the medical school. For more details on the application period, process, and the application itself, please refer to the website: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions/undergraduate-to-medical-school-initiative.aspx

Undergraduate Honors Agreements

TTUHSC School of Medicine has early acceptance agreements with the Honors Colleges or Programs of the following schools: Austin College, Texas Tech University, Angelo State University, University of Texas at El Paso, West Texas A&M and Lubbock Christian University. Students that have been accepted in the Honors Colleges at these respective schools and have met all the prescribed requirements, are eligible to apply for early acceptance to medical school. Prospective, qualified applicants are interviewed in the Fall of their Junior year, typically one full year earlier than the traditional applicant. If accepted, the student is guaranteed a seat in the medical school class at TTUHSC School of Medicine and the MCAT requirement is waived. Please note that specific requirements may vary per participating school. Students interested should contact the respective Honors College or health professions advisor for detailed requirements. More information can also be found at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions/early-acceptanceprograms.aspx

Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP)

TTUHSC School of Medicine participates in the Joint Admission Medical Program. The Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) is a special program created by the Texas Legislature to support and encourage highly qualified, economically disadvantaged Texas resident students pursuing a medical education. Funded through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, JAMP is a unique partnership between eleven Texas medical schools and seventy public and private four-year undergraduate institutions. Since 2003, JAMP has been helping Texas students achieve their dreams with guaranteed admission to one of the state's eleven medical schools, financial, and academic support to help them get there, and access to resources that allow them to excel.

JAMP provides:

• Support through undergraduate scholarships and summer stipends
• Placement into JAMP Summer Internship experiences
• Hands-on experience through clinical enrichment opportunities
• Comprehensive, multi-phase MCAT preparation program
• Personal and professional development through dedicated mentoring
• Guaranteed admission to a participating Texas medical school if all criteria are met
• Scholarships to attend medical school

TTUHSC School of Medicine Enrollment

Official Admissions Applicant vs. Matriculant Chronology

(1972-2010)