Early Dedication to Medical Education

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What is EDME?

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.

How do I become a part of EDME?

It’s easy! Just come to any of the sessions – they’re open to all high school students, parents, teachers, counselors, college students, administrators, and anyone who has an interest in medicine. You may also e-mail our office.

When do EDME sessions take place?

EDME sessions will be held from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM on the dates below. Sessions will be held in-person at TTUHSC and virtually on Zoom.

Please view each session below individually for registration and details:

September 22, 2025
October 20, 2025
November 17, 2025
December 15, 2025
January 12, 2026

February 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
April 6, 2026
April 27, 2026
May 4, 2026

Join us for our first EDME session of the 2025-2026 year!

Please join us for a discussion on Anesthesiology by Dr. Jaspinder Sra on Monday, September 22, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The session will be in-person and on Zoom.

Please join us to learn about Pediatrics with Dr. Thivakorn Kasemsri on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The session will be in-person and on Zoom.

Please join us for a discussion on Urology by Dr. Ryan Owen on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM. The session will be in-person and on Zoom.

Upcoming session will be on Monday, December 15, 2025 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with more information to follow.

Upcoming session will be on Monday, January 12, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with more information to follow.

Upcoming session will be on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with more information to follow.

Upcoming session will be on Monday, March 9, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with more information to follow.

Upcoming session will be on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with more information to follow.

Upcoming session will be on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with more information to follow.

Upcoming session will be on Monday, May 4, 2026 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM with more information to follow.

Resources

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 to your school, please contact us.

Click here to view our Advising Guidebook.

Middle School and High School Students

Get insights and reminders on all our available programs. 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.

Click here for more information.