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 our office 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 us at SOMADM@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.

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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.

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

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Join our virtual EDME session!

Please join us to learn about Family Medicine with Dr. Kimberly Peck, former Dean of TTUHSC School of Medicine Admissions Office 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.