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Undergraduate to Medical School Initiative (UMSI)

:: Application UMSI AVAILABLE THIS FALL. Please read eligibility requirements.
:: Primary Qualifications :: Other Program Details :: Applications
:: TTU Application Details :: TTU Application Notes
:: UMSI Application :: Interviewing at TTUHSC
:: Qualities searched for in Interview :: Acceptance Notification
:: Timeline :: Undergraduate Requirements :: Maintaining Requirements
:: Program Contact Information
:: Download Requirements
:: Download UMSI Informational Page

About the Program

TTUHSC School of Medicine UMSI (Download)

THIS IS NOT AN ACCELERATED, 6, 7 YEAR, OR OTHER TYPE OF FAST-TRACK PROGRAM TO MEDICAL SCHOOL. Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine offer an exciting and competitive program designed for academically talented and highly motivated students interested in pursuing a M.D. degree. By meeting the special requirements and deadlines of this joint program, a select group of entering freshmen are guaranteed admission to the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine after completion of a Bachelor's Degree at Texas Tech University. Combined with undergraduate coursework and medical school, the student is looking at 8 years of study.

Primary Qualifications

Must be a Texas resident
High School Senior classification
Minimum 1300 SAT (includes math and critical reading sections only) or 29 ACT (composite score must be earned in one time administration)
Ranking in the top 10% of high school class
Minimum high school gpa of 3.5 on four-point scale (or equivalent) in a college preparatory curriculum

Other Program Details

Students must apply and be admitted to Texas Tech University and the Honors College as entering Freshmen, before beginning the application process for UMSI.

UMSI students are required to spend a minimum of 6 long semesters as an undergraduate at Texas Tech University and demonstrate significant evidence of health-related activities in a hospital or clinical setting before entering the School of Medicine.. By waiving the MCAT requirement and guaranteeing medical school admission, UMSI gives students the opportunity to have a varied undergraduate education, which could include internships or study abroad.
Students accepted into the TTUHSC SOM-UMSI program are required to complete the HONORS College requirements as well. The completion of the required coursework, activities, and events in the HONORS College are a condition of matriculation to TTUHSC SOM.
NOTE: Study abroad programs must be taken with an affiliated Texas Tech University institution or program. These grades MUST appear on your Texas Tech University transcript.

Applications

Step 1: Applications to Texas Tech University

State of Texas Common Application: http://www.applytexas.org
Honors College Application
$50 application fee
Test scores:
- Either SAT or ACT scores are acceptable
  - Scores should be sent to Texas Tech by the testing service at the time the test is taken
Official copy of high school transcripts indicating the following:
- Class rank
- Courses in progress

TTU Application Processing Notes

Processing of submitted applications will be completed and students will be informed of admission status within 4-6 weeks. Contact TTU admissions for any and/or questions regarding undergraduate degrees.

Step 2: School of Medicine Application

UMSI application; online, AVAILABLE HERE
Proof of Texas residency must be provided
Proof of acceptance from TTU
Proof of acceptance or pending application from Honors College
2 letters of evaluation addressing the following:
- Academic potential
- Leadership potential
$50 application fee
Result score sheet from testing agency – SAT or ACT
All must be submitted by February 1.
Official copy of high school transcripts.
Send all supporting documents to the School of Medicine, Office of Admissions:

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
School of Medicine - Office of Admissions 2B116
3601 4th St.
Lubbock, Texas 79430
(806) 743-2297
(806) 743-2725 FAX

Step 3: Interviewing at the School of Medicine

After the UMSI application is submitted, admissions officers will review the files and invite a select group of qualified individuals for personal interviews with the UMSI selection committee.

Students that have submitted their application after February 1 will not be considered for an interview.
Interview season for UMSI is between March 1 and March 15.

Qualities Searched for in Interview

Ability to balance academics w/ extracurricular and work activities.
Evidence of caring behavior.
Experience in health care field.
Knowledge of the health care system and its current changes.
Interpersonal skills such as the ability to interact well with patients and peers.

Acceptance Notification

8 acceptance offers are made in April.
Students are required to accept or decline the offer by April 15th of each year.
Alternates are selected and notified at the same time.
Students accepted into UMSI cannot apply to other medical schools.

Timeline

Date	Event
October 1	Admissions applications accepted by Texas Tech University and Honors College
December 1	UMSI application opens
February 1	Deadline for UMSI application and recommendation letters
March 1 - March 15	Selection Committee Interviews
April 1	Notification of acceptances mailed
April 15	Deadline to accept or decline invitation to UMSI

Undergraduate Requirements at Texas Tech

UMSI students are welcome to pursue a major of their choice. However, the following prerequisite courses must be completed by all in the program:

Courses	Hours
Biology or Zoology	12
Biology Labs	2
General Chemistry (with labs)	8
Organic Chemistry (with labs)	8
Physics (with labs)	8
English	6
Statistics offered by Math Department	3
Total	47

Note: A limited number of Advanced Placement (AP) or dual credit courses may also be accepted by Texas Tech University School of Medicine for coursework other than premedical prerequisites.

All prerequisite courses require graded work. All A/P and/or dual credit for prerequisite courses must be retaken or substituted with a higher level course.

Maintaining UMSI Qualifications

Take all coursework including prerequisites at Texas Tech University
GPAs
- All UMSI students must maintain a 3.7 overall gpa
- All UMSI students must maintain a 3.6 science gpa
A grade of "B" or higher must be earned in all graded prerequisite courses
Matriculation after completion of 4 years undergraduate degree:
- Early matriculation will be considered on a case by case basis and if space is available.
Meet all requirements of the Program Guidelines (DOWNLOAD HERE)
Show evidence of continued health care related and non-related health care activities
NOTE: Criminal background checks will be completed on all students matriculating to TTUHSC School of Medicine.

Contact Information

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine

Irene Chavez
Assistant Director of Recruitment and Special Programs
School of Medicine - Office of Admissions 2B116
Lubbock, TX 79430
(806) 743-2297
irene.chavez@ttuhsc.edu

Texas Tech University

Anna Harder
Office of Admissions
Texas Tech University
(806) 742-1480
Email: anna.f.harder@ttu.edu
http://www.ttu.edu
http://www.admissions.ttu.edu

Texas Tech University Honors College

Cheryl Carroll
Texas Tech University
Honors College
(806) 742-1828
Email: cheryl.carroll@ttu.edu
http://www.honr.ttu.edu
http://www.admissions.ttu.edu

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