School of Medicine Dean's Ambassadors

I love the collaborative environment that this school offers between the students, professors and TA’s which makes the learning experience better and less stressful. In addition I love the school's emphasis on improving healthcare to the underserved population and the opportunities it provides their students to do so.

I loved the collaborative environment and the emphasis TTUHSC SOM placed on humanitarian medicine.

When I first visited the TTUHSC SoM Lubbock campus, I immediately felt like I was at home because of the welcoming community that was highly invested in my success. I was further drawn in by the incredible resources we have available in order to master our clinical skills and enhance our classroom learning experiences.

During my interview day, the current students kept talking about how friendly, collegial, and supportive the environment was at TTUHSC-Lubbock. I could tell that they were being sincere, and I can now personally confirm that all of those things are true!

The main reason I chose TTUHSC is because of the comfort I found immediately after touring. Everyone was so welcoming and the students did not seem competitive with each other at all.

I chose TTUHSC-Lubbock School of Medicine because I instantly felt a sense of comfort, community, and authenticity during my first interactions with students, especially on my own Interview Day. I knew that I could see myself flourish in such an enriching and supportive environment and wanted to do the same for my fellow classmates.

The school's commitment to support me in my success and their loyalty to treating everyone as family in the class.

The people and program are both truly wonderful! I enjoy my time here and am so glad to have the opportunity to learn!

Ever since my first visit to the Medical School, it has been clear to me that the faculty members here care deeply for their students and will do anything they can to fulfill their needs and meet their goals. My experiences throughout all of my higher education has been that the faculty and facilities within the TTU system are built to help get you wherever you need or want to be.

I chose TTUHSC-Lubbock School of Medicine due to the unique and welcoming environment I felt on my interview day from not only the Dean's Ambassadors, but the professors as well. Everyone seemed to be genuinely happy to be there, and the school promoted a positive learning environment designed to help all of its students succeed.

The friendliness of faculty, staff, and students displayed when I interviewed and toured the School of Medicine made me feel at home. I knew this is a place where I would be treated as family.

I choose TTUHSC SOM for the amazing atmosphere of collaboration and support from faculty, doctors, and other students. Additionally, TTUHSC SOM provides some resources at no expense and uses the P/F grading system, which dramatically reduced my stress before matriculation.

I chose the TTUHSC SOM because I have always grown up as a Red Raider and knew that I wanted to end my career as one as well. I also loved the experiences with the people and staff every time I visited or had events for the school.

I chose TTUHSC because of the strong community and support system it offers. While providing many excellent opportunities, TTUHSC fosters a collaborative environment that enhances our skills and prepares us for joining the healthcare industry. 

I chose TTUHSC because I fell in love with the collaborative atmosphere and how nice the students were. I knew instantly that TTUHSC was the right school for me after interview day. 

I chose TTUHSC because of the people and culture of the school. I felt very welcomed and at home during the interview process and this feeling has only been reinforced as a student!

I chose to come to TTUHSC because of the great school environment created by the faculty, staff and students along with the excellent education the school provides. The opportunities and support that the school provides makes this the best place for me to grow as a person and as a physician.

I chose TTUHSC-Lubbock because I wanted a school that would genuinely care about me as a student. They do everything they can to support you and find a way to achieve your goals.

I chose the TTUHSC-Lubbock School of Medicine because of the values based culture that is strongly evident in every aspect of the school.

I love that TTUHSC SOM promotes a collaborative environment for students. I also really love being in West Texas! 

TTUHSC offers its students a wealth of opportunities and also has such a tight-knit community. I have met some of the most kind people here and it speaks to the culture of the school. I'm really happy with my decision!

I chose TTUHSC because this institution emphasizes the need to assist underprivileged communities through selfless medical practice and volunteerism. As an aspiring primary care physician, I am confident that I will be excellently prepared to deliver quality healthcare to those who need it the most.

There’s a sense of belonging here that I just didn’t find at other schools. It really seemed like the people here wanted me and actually cared.

I chose to come to TTUHSC because when the students and faculty said that the community felt like family, they actually meant it. Now that I'm here, I get to experience this excellent community everyday and I am so glad I decided to come here to TTUHSC.

The School of Medicine here in Lubbock has a support group unlike any other. Everyone is accepted and supported, and the opportunities are only limited by you as a student and what you can imagine. 

I chose Tech because of the wonderful experience I had on my interview day. Students here seemed genuinely happy and excited to study medicine, and I could tell that Tech is a school that cares about students and will invest in them to ensure that they succeed.

TTUHSC-Lubbock School of Medicine feels like a genuine community from the start. Not only are the professors/faculty incredibly approachable and kind, they are passionate about helping you become a competent and compassion-driven physician. You don’t go unnoticed here, and when you need encouragement to keep pressing forward amidst difficulty, it is quickly found in your classmates and the medical school leadership. 

I chose TTUHSC School of Medicine for two main reasons. I love the collaborative and supportive environment between fellow students and faculty and the excellent training for people like myself seeking a career in primary care in west Texas.

I love how friendly everyone is and that my classmates are here for me. The school puts us first and gives us the resources needed to succeed!

As a student of the TTU Honors College, I wanted to stay in my hometown and the TTU system, and I was given the wonderful opportunity to apply for the Early Acceptance Program. Also, West Texas is home to me, and I want to stay in the West Texas panhandle to serve these communities.

I chose to attend TTUHSC School of Medicine because of the proximity to my hometown and my family. Additionally, I chose this institution because of my love for the people of the area, a population that I can identify with and can better understand their needs.

I chose TTUHSC- SOM because of the family atmosphere. Everyone here is supportive, collaborative, and raises and pushes each other up to strive for greatness.

I chose TTUHSC SOM because I loved the collaborative and friendly environment. I believe the faculty and peers at this school truly believe in helping you succeed and pursue your passions. 

TTUHSC provides such a welcoming and supportive community among its students and faculty, allowing us to work as a collaborative team to achieve our goals. Along with all the great opportunities this school has to offer, TTUHSC is the best place to be!

I chose TTUHSC SOM because of the incredible community and people who made me feel like family, from my first year of undergrad at TTU to now. Everywhere I turned, there was a friendly face waiting for me and I couldn't think of a better institution to further my education.

I wanted to spend my time while in medical school in a collaborative environment and where familial culture was prevalent. After interviewing here, the DA's and Tech students made me feel as though Texas Tech was my home. 

The virtues of family and brotherhood are present throughout the class, something that I felt was missing in my undergraduate. I feel like my peers, instructors, and deans want me to succeed and reach my potential, which is what I wanted the most in a medical school.

I chose TTUHSC SOM because I was drawn to the strong service-oriented culture and the welcoming environment present here. 

At my interview day, I connected with TTUHSC SOM's values of giving back to the community and fostering a collaborative culture. I knew I could grow both personally and professionally in an environment where people measured excellence not by their individual accomplishments but by how tall they empowered each other to stand. 

I chose TTUHSC School of Medicine because I felt welcomed during my interview and tours through the school. I got the sense that they were interested in creating and nurturing well-rounded physicians. 

I chose TTUHSC-Lubbock School of Medicine because my interview day experience convinced me it was a program that would support me in my endeavors to grow as a physician and individual. This impression becomes more of a reality with each new week of my medical education. 

I chose TTUHSC SOM because I went to undergrad at TTU and really liked the Lubbock environment and wanted to continue my education here. I also was impressed by all the academic resources the school provides for its students and the collaborative environment the school promotes.

I really appreciated how TTUHSC School of Medicine is invested in creating an environment where students work collaboratively to push each other forward. The administration also builds a community that nurtures the values that I want as a future physician - excellence, collaboration, and compassion. 

I chose TTUHSC SOM because of the strong sense of community and support the school, faculty, and its student body has. Everyone at this school is here to help and push each other to become better physicians for our future patients. 

Ideally, I wanted my medical school education to be in an institution with excellent academics combined with an environment that has a strong sense of community where collaboration and camaraderie coexist. I chose TTUHSC School of Medicine because it embodies those ideals!

TTUHSC SOM staff members and students create a community environment that fosters healthy learning and genuine relationships. This results in every student being encouraged and challenged to pursue excellence throughout their medical school career, which I highly value.

Through the multiple dual degree programs and variety of organizations, TTUHSC SOM does a great job of making sure everyone has a place. The students and faculty here are so supportive and create a welcoming environment.

I really love the culture and support system this school provides to its students. It is also close to home for me which is a big plus. 

From the day I interviewed here, the faculty and students made me feel like I was already a part of their community, which made me excited to continue my path in pursuing medicine at TTUHSC. 

I chose TTUHSC School of Medicine because it has an incredibly strong culture centered around promoting student success and wellness. Whether it be faculty, administration, or the student body, everyone provides you with all the tools and guidance to succeed and thrive. 

While completing my master's degree in medical education here at TTUHSC, I saw firsthand how much the Tech med school faculty cares for their students. A friendly student environment with faculty that pushes you to succeed; who could say no to that?!

I chose TTUHSC School of Medicine because of the culture of collaboration, innovation, and support that empowers students to excel in their pursuits. The strong sense of community and unwavering support provided by the faculty, staff, and students made it the perfect choice. 

I chose TTUHSC because TTUHSC believed in me before I believed in myself. After my interview and preview day visit, I knew TTUHSC was the right fit for me even if it meant moving out of state and leaving home.

I chose TTUHSC because of its mission, collaborative culture, and diverse community. The School of Medicine genuinely cares about us, both as a collective group and as individual students, and is dedicated to our success.

Lubbock felt like home and was very family oriented. I also loved the FMAT program!

I chose TTUHSC because of the collaborative environment between students, staff, and faculty. All the students genuinely enjoy their time here, and the administration listens and acts accordingly to make medical school the best experience possible.

Lubbock is my home and I wanted to be near my close friends and families. When applying to med school, the choice was clear for me.

I chose TTUHSC-Lubbock School of Medicine because I found family, diversity, community, academic distinguishment, and deeply rooted values emphasizing the care for all populations. Coming from a minority background myself and with a passion to work with underserved populations, TTUHSC SOM felt like the perfect fit. 

I was drawn to TTUHSC School of Medicine because of its vast support networks for its students and its emphasis on strong clinical training. As a Lubbock native and Red Raider through and through, I can think of no better place to find these than TTUHSC School of Medicine.

I chose TTUHSC because of the clear sense of community. I wanted a school in which I could openly collaborate with my classmates and make lifelong friendships–I have definitely found that here.

The TTUHSC School of Medicine offers a beautifully collaborative and supportive culture that I treasure greatly as a medical student. There are so many opportunities and resources for personal and professional growth offered by the school for its students that I treasure deeply!

I chose to attend TTUHSC School of Medicine because of the vast opportunities to work with rural communities across West Texas. I have deep passion and interest in working in rural health and this school was the perfect fit for that.

I chose TTUHSC School of Medicine because the family environment, the level of friendliness of both faculty and students, and the amount of growth opportunities I've encountered here are something that I've yet to see in any other organizations. Coming here was one of the best decisions I have made!

Every interaction I had with TTUHSC students and faculty was incredible. I knew that the warmth and kindness of everybody here would help me grow into the kind of caregiver that I dreamed of becoming.

I chose TTUHSC because of the things I had heard about the school from both students and graduates. As cliche as it sounds, it truly is a school that prioritizes collaboration and fellowship among students, and the school itself offers an abundance of resources that contribute to both wellness and academic success.

I wanted a program that shared my interest in rural health, and I really wanted to attend a school that encouraged a cooperative, rather than competitive, learning environment.

It was the first time I actually felt seen by any medical school during the application process; and each encounter with TTUHSC SOM reinforced that feeling. 

I chose TTUHSC School of Medicine because you feel like you're a part of a community that wants you to become the best physician you can be. The environment created by the faculty and everyone else makes you always feel supported!

The communal values placed on the learning at TTUHSC is what I was looking for. I also wanted a place with many opportunities to grow myself as a person and academician, which is so prevalent here.

I chose TTUHSC after interacting with the DAs during my interview and other current medical students. Everyone was so proud of their school and felt happy and confident in their future in medicine, I wanted to be somewhere that would support me to feel the same.

I chose TTUHSC because of the family-like environment demonstrated by the school. The school genuinely wants their students to succeed and are willing to assist in any way possible.

There's something about the community here at TTUHSC that is unlike anything I've experienced before. The students, faculty, and physicians here are so supportive of one another and beyond wonderful!