Early Dedication to Medical Education
Important information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2020 application cycle
We are closely monitoring the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The TTUHSC School of Medicine has implemented several changes and updates to our admissions process and timeline that affect the 2020 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.
Sessions feature informative presentations encompassing a variety of specialties offered within the field of medicine. They are held once a month, in the evening.
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 Julie Dixon, our Lead Advisor and head of EDME at somadm@ttuhsc.edu
EDME sessions will be held from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on the following dates:
- August 31, 2020
- September 21, 2020
- October 5, 2020
- October 26, 2020
- November 9, 2020
- November 30, 2020
- December 14, 2020
- January 25, 2021
- February 22, 2021
- March 8, 2021
High School to Medical School Roadmap Webinar
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!
Our virtual session will be October 1st, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Session will consist of representatives from:
- TTU Undergraduate Admissions
- TTU Honors College
- TTUHSC School of Medicine Admissions
- TTUHSC School of Medicine Student Panel
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 Julie Dixon at julie.dixon@ttuhsc.edu.
Join us in our first virtual EDME session!
Please join us to learn about Internal Medicine on Monday August 31, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a zoom meeting. Learn more about zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
Mrs. Julie Dixon
SOM Lead Advisor
e-mail: somadm@ttuhsc.edu
3601 4th Street | MS 6216 | Lubbock, Texas 79430
806.743.2297
Please join us to learn about Infectious Disease with Dr. Richard Winn, Chairman of Infection Control and Division Chief of Infectious Diseases.
Monday September 21, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for our virtual EDME Session 2. The meeting will take place in a Zoom meeting. Learn more about Zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
Hope to see you there!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Julie Dixon
SOM Lead Advisor
e-mail: somadm@ttuhsc.edu
3601 4th Street | MS 6216 | Lubbock, Texas 79430
806.743.2297
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!
Our virtual session will be October 1st, from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Session will consist of representatives from:
- TTU Undergraduate Admissions
- TTU Honors College
- TTUHSC School of Medicine Admissions
- TTUHSC School of Medicine Student Panel
Join our virtual EDME session!
Please join us to learn about Family Medicine on Monday October 5, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a zoom meeting. Learn more about zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
Join our virtual EDME session!
Please join us to learn about Emergency Medicine on Monday October 26, 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a zoom meeting. Learn more about zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
Join our virtual EDME session!
Please join us to learn about Obstetrics and Gynecology on Monday, November 9 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. . The meeting will take place in a zoom meeting. Learn more about zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
Join our virtual EDME session!
Please join us to learn about Pediatrics on Monday, November 30 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a zoom meeting. Learn more about zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
Join our virtual EDME session!
Please join us to learn about Surgery on Monday, December 14 2020 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a zoom meeting. Learn more about zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
Join our virtual EDME session!
Please join us to learn about Dermatology on Monday, January 25 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a zoom meeting. Learn more about zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
Join our virtual EDME session!
Please join us to learn about Urology on Monday, February 22 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a zoom meeting. Learn more about zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
Join our virtual EDME session!
Please join us to learn about Cardiology on Monday, March 8 2021 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. The meeting will take place in a zoom meeting. Learn more about zoom here.
If you are interested in attending, please register here.
