Early Dedication to Medical Education
Important information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 application cycle
The TTUHSC School of Medicine has implemented several changes and updates to our admissions process and timeline that affect the 2021 applicant cycle. Please refer to our coronavirus (COVID-19) updates page for the most current changes and updates. Click here.
Early Dedication to Medical Education (EDME) is an outreach program designed to expose individuals to the possibility of a career in medicine. Anyone interested in becoming a physician is welcome.
EDME sessions are hosted at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) throughout the school year. These sessions include monthly presentations on different topics designed to help participants along their journey to medicine.
It’s easy! Just come to any of the sessions – they’re open to all high school students, parents, teachers, counselors, administrators, and anyone who has an interest in medicine. You may also e-mail our office at SOMADM@ttuhsc.edu
EDME sessions will be held from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on the dates below. Sessions will be held virtually on Zoom or in a hybrid manner. Please view each session below individiually for details on format.
- October 4, 2021
- October 25, 2021
- November 15, 2021
- December 6, 2021
- January 24, 2021
- February 7, 2022
- February 28, 2022
- March 21, 2022
- April 11, 2022
- April 25, 2022
- May 2, 2022
- May 16, 2022
High School to Medical School Roadmap
Are You in High School? Are You Interested in Becoming a Doctor?
If so, join us to learn about steps that will help you achieve your goal!
This session will be hosted virtually on Zoom on Monday, October 4th, from 6 – 7 p.m.
Registration is closed. Event has passed. See upcoming sessions below!
Resources for Educators and Counselors
We also visit local and surrounding area schools to provide an in-depth perspective into medical school through presentations where current TTUHSC School of Medicine students share their personal experiences.
If you are interested in touring our school or arranging a visit, please contact us at SOMADM@ttuhsc.edu.
Join us in our first virtual EDME session!
Are You in High School? Are You Interested in Becoming a Doctor? If so, join us to learn about steps that will help you achieve your goal!
Please join us to learn about the steps to get to Medical School on Monday October 4, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a Zoom meeting.
Registration is closed. Event has passed.
Please join us for a specialty roundtable about Emergency Medicine on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a Zoom meeting.
Registration is closed. Event has passed.
Please join us for our guest speaker, Dr. Alice Villalobos. This meeting will take place in a Zoom meeting on Monday, November 15, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Registration is closed. Event has passed.
Please join us for a specialty roundtable about Surgery on Monday, December 6, 2021 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a Zoom meeting.
Registration is closed. Event has passed.
Please join us on Monday, January 24, 2022 to learn about our special programs to
help guide your journey to medical school! The meeting will take place in a Zoom meeting
from 6:00 - 7:00 PM.
Registration is closed. Event has passed.
Please join us for a specialty roundtable about Allergy and Immunology on Monday, February 7, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a
Zoom meeting.
Registration is closed. Event has passed.
Please join us for a specialty roundtable about Family Medicine on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in
a Zoom meeting.
Registration is closed. Event has passed.
Please join us for a specialty roundtable about Obstetrics and Gynecology on Monday, March 21, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a Zoom meeting.
Registration is closed. Event has passed.
Please join us for a specialty roundtable about The Burn Center on Monday, April 11, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place on Zoom.
Registration is closed. Event has passed.
Please join us to celebrate National DNA Day on April 25, 2022! This meeting will be offered both in-person and on Zoom!
Note: Location, parking, and Zoom link information are located in the sign-up form.
Please join us for a specialty roundtable about Pediatrics on Monday, May 2, 2022 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. This meeting will be offered both in-person
and on Zoom!
Note: Location, parking, and Zoom link information are located in the sign-up form.
