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- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine – Lubbock
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
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Baylor College of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | admissions@bcm.edu | (713) 798-4842,
(713) 798-5563 |
Diversity contact (Dr. Toi Harris)
| toih@bcm.edu | 713.798.6950 |
Address |
|---|
Baylor College of Medicine,
Office of Admissions,
One Baylor Plaza,
Houston, TX 77030-3411 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Mandatory
- Pre-clinical grading: Grades
Mission Statement
Baylor College of Medicine’s Mission: Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare and community service locally and globally. Baylor College of Medicine’s Vision: Improving health through science, scholarship and innovation Baylor College of Medicine’s Values: Respect, integrity, innovation, teamwork, excellence SOM Mission: BCM School of Medicine develops diverse, compassionate physician leaders and educators who provide expert patient-centered care to diverse populations, supported by evidence-based practice and scientific innovation. SOM Vision: BCM School of Medicine serves as a model for innovation and excellence in medical education pedagogy. Through the personalization of training, we empower our learners and faculty to 1) care for a diverse community of patients 2) educate the next generation of physician leaders 3) pursue scientific discovery.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
3%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
24.5%
In-state Acceptance Rate
8.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
33.7%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
0.8%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
9.4%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
847 | MD, MD/PhD, BS/MD, MD/MPH, MD/MBA, MD/JD | 10% | 3.2% | 48.3% | 41.9% |
Sex
Females
58%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
66%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$106,345
Selection Factors
- Academic ability
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Altruism
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Solid academic performance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of service to others
- Empathy
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Honesty
- Leadership ability
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.93 | 3.92 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.92 | 3.91 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.94 | 3.95 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
518 | 130 | 129 | 130 | 130 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
518 | 129 | 129 | 130 | 130 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
520 | 130 | 129 | 130 | 131 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,4
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 01, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): June 01, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
100-500 | 2-5% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
8%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $100 | December 1, 2020 |
Interview Data (128 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
September 2020 – February 2021 | Virtual live traditional 30-minute interview by a faculty member of the Admissions Interviewing Subcommittee. All applicants offered an interviewed will be required to take the AAMC VITA. | 30-45 minutes each |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
45%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
55%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
40%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
35%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
35%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
45%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
16%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | dmissions@medicine.tamhsc.edu | 979.436.0237,
979.436.0097 |
Diversity contact (Dr. Francis Achike)
| lmejorado-scott@tamu.edu | (979) 436-0851 |
Address |
|---|
Texas A&M-Bryan/College station,
Office of Admissions,
Texas A&M HSC College of Medicine,
Bryan, TX 77807-3260 USA |
- Lecture Attendance: Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Our MISSION is to improve the health and well-being of the people of Texas through excellence in education, research and health care delivery.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
2.7%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
20.4%
In-state Acceptance Rate
2.7%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
17.4%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
64.7%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
18.4%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
641 | MD, MD/PhD | 15% | 7.5% | 45% | 36.6% |
Sex
Females
46%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
77%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$129,820
Selection Factors
- Academic ability
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Altruism
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Solid academic performance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of service to others
- Empathy
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Honesty
- Leadership ability
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.84 | 3.82 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.85 | 3.83 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.80 | 3.79 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
512 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
512 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
517 | 129 | 128 | 129 | 129 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,4
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15, 2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 02, 2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
100 | 25% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
5%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $100 | 2 weeks |
Interview Data (143 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
July 2020 and February 2021 | Each applicant is given two 30-minute interviews and two five-minute standardized patient exercises, assessing interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies across five categories of evaluation using behavioral and situational questions. |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
49%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
65%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
42%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
39%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
43%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
55%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
11%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | fostersom.admissions@ttuhsc.edu | (915) 215-4410 |
Diversity contact (Mayra Morales MBA)
| N/A | (915) 215-4805 |
Address |
|---|
Paul L. Foster SOM,
5001 El Paso Drive,
El Paso, TX 79905-2827 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The mission of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine is to provide an outstanding education and development opportunities for a diverse group of students, residents, faculty and staff; advance knowledge through innovation and research; and serve the needs of our socially and culturally diverse communities and regions. |
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
2.8%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
20.5%
In-state Acceptance Rate
2.5%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
16.7%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
1.4%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
23.4%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
412 | MD, MD/MPH | 37% | 6.7% | 42.2% | 37.5% |
Sex
Females
50%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
89%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$148,681
Selection Factors
- Scores from the MCAT
- Academic performance as reflected by the science and overall GPA
- Rigor of the undergraduate curriculum, extracurricular activities (medical and non-medical) and employment and their impact on performance and maturation
- Recommendations from premedical advisors or faculty
- Socioeconomic and disadvantaged background
- Personal statement and its reflection of communication skills,
- Personal qualities, leadership
- Mturity
- Determination
- Motivation for a career in medicine
- Regional origin
- Knowledge of the health care field and motivation for a medical career
- Personal characteristics
- Problem solving skills.
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.83 | 3.79 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.83 | 3.79 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.82 | 3.77 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
512 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
511 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
514 | 129 | 128 | 129 | 130 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 3,5
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): October 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): December 31/2020
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
8-10 | 80% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
21%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $60 | December 1, 2020 |
Interview Data (122 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Early July | 1:1 format | 30 minutes |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
42%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
69%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
53%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
68%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
55%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
29%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
12%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine – Lubbock
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | somadm@ttuhsc.edu | (806) 743-2297 |
Diversity contact (Dr. Felix Morales)
| felix.morales@ttuhsc.edu | (806) 743-2297 |
Address |
|---|
Texas Tech-Lubbock,
Texas Tech University Health Sciences, Center
Office of Admissions MS 6216,
Lubbock, TX 79430-0002 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Not Required
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
Founded in 1969, the TTUHSC School of Medicine has continually worked to address the shortage of physicians in West Texas by providing innovative educational opportunities to medical students and residents that are intended to supply competent and compassionate medical professionals for a geographically expansive area. The medical education program provides sound inter-disciplinary training that integrates basic sciences knowledge and clinical skill and focuses on high standards and comprehensive evaluation. The research strategy of the school concentrates on collaborative efforts that enhance the clinical programs relevant to the region and provide advanced training opportunities for students and residents. Centers of excellence guide research endeavors in many areas giving special attention to cancer treatment, womens health, aging, addiction, and other disease processes. |
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
4%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
19.3%
In-state Acceptance Rate
4.1%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
18.2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
2%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
12.8%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
745 | MD, MD/PhD, MD/MBA, MD/JD, MD/MPH | 17% | 6.6% | 55% | 33.8% |
Sex
Females
52.7%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found
Percentage of students receiving financial aid?
85%
Average debt owed prior to starting medical school?
$143,151
Selection Factors
- Applications are invited from qualified Texas residents and service area counties of New Mexico and Oklahoma
- Academic ability
- Integrity
- Maturity
- Altruism
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Solid academic performance
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Evidence of service to others
- Empathy
- Emotional maturity
- Personal resilience
- Honesty
- Leadership ability
- Sense of purpose
GPA (median)
All Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.87 | 3.83 |
In-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.86 | 3.83 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Overall GPA | Science GPA |
|---|---|
3.90 | 3.88 |
MCAT (median)
All Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
512 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
In-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
511 | 128 | 127 | 128 | 129 |
Out-of-State Applicants
Total | Physical Sciences | Critical Analysis | Biological Sciences | Social Sciences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
517 | 129 | 128 | 130 | 130 |
Primary Application Data
0
Applications Received
0
Invited for an Interview
0
Matriculated
- Minumum and maximum number of letters of recommendation allowed: 2,3
- Acceptance notice sent (earliest): September 15/2020
- Acceptance notice sent (latest): July 15/2021
Number Waitlisted | % Accepted off Waitlist |
|---|---|
50 | 40% |
Applied as disasdvantaged status?
9%
Secondary Application
Required | Sent To | Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
Yes | All | $75 | November 15th |
Interview Data (34 responses)
Interviews Sent | Format | Length |
|---|---|---|
Mid-July | 1:1 format | 20 minutes |
Interview Experience
Surprised by Interview Invite?
Yes
45%
Was the admissions office responsive and communicated efficiently?
Yes
58%
Would you characterize the inteviews as friendly and informal?
Yes
44%
Did your interviewer discuss research?
Yes
46%
Did your interviewer discuss your academic performance?
Yes
35%
Did your interviewer discuss your clinical/volunteer experience?
Yes
45%
Stress Level During Interview
No Data Found
Match List (Last Available Year)
Percentage completing competitive* residency?
15%
* Competitive residency defined by students from the graduating class entering plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, dermatology, ophthalmology, general surgery or otolaryngology.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Introduction
Program | Email | Phone |
|---|---|---|
MD Program | LongSOM@uthscsa.edu | (210) 567-6080 |
Diversity contact (Dr. Chiquita Collins PhD)
| stevensona@uthscsa.edu | (210) 562-6807 |
Address |
|---|
UT HSC San Antonio Long SOM,
7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC 7985,
University of Texas School of Medicine, at San Antonio,
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 USA
|
- Lecture Attendance: Sometimes
- Pre-clinical grading: Pass/Fail
Mission Statement
The mission of the School of Medicine is to serve the needs of the citizens of Texas by providing medical education and training to medical students and physicians at all career levels and fostering an environment of life-long learning that is flexible and emphasizes professionalism, with special commitment to the preparation of physicians in both the art and science of medical practice; conducting biomedical and other health-related research, with particular attention to translational research; delivering exemplary health care; and providing a responsive resource in health-related affairs for the nation and the state, with particular emphasis on South Texas.
Acceptance Data
Overall Acceptance Rate
4.3%
Overall Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
20.5%
In-state Acceptance Rate
4.5%
In-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
18.5%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate
2.5%
Out-of-state Acceptance Rate for Interviewed Applicants
20.1%
Enrollment, Degrees and Demographics
Total Current | Degrees Offered | Medically Underserved Population | Black | White | Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
891 | MD, MD/MPH, MD/PhD | 15% | 7.1% | 56.3% | 27.9% |
Sex
Females
46%
Tuition
$
0
In-State
$
0
Out-of-State
Participation During PreMed
No Data Found