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Prerequisite Courses

  • Although there is no expiration policy for prerequisites, we do encourage applicants to have recent exposure to educational sciences courses.

  • Online coursework must be from an institution accredited by one of the six regional accreditors.  

  • TTUHSC prefers that all prerequisite courses be in-person, in a regular format. It is discouraged to do distance learning for the prerequisite science courses. 

  • If you have questions or concerns, the best thing to do is ask! We have many advisors in our admissions office that would be happy to answer any questions you have. Please reach out for advising via email at somadm@ttuhsc.edu.

  • AP credit will be accepted only if the school granting the credit lists the specific course(s) and number of credits granted per course on an official transcript.

  • Prerequisite courses do not need to be completed when applying to medical, however, the must be completed upon matriculation if accepted to medical school.

  • Please review the TTUHSC School of Medicine Admission Requirements.
     

  • No, you must complete the required prerequisite courses listed as Admission Requirements.

Dual Degrees

  • FMAT provides early exposure to clinical practice and training opportunities that enhance students' understanding of rural healthcare. Through mentorship within the Department of Family Medicine, students gain valuable knowledge from firsthand experience. Students also have the opportunity to choose electives that involve rural focus. 

  • When completing your primary application through TMDSAS, there will be an option to select a dual degree. Click the boxes that apply. You will be asked more questions about the selected options in your secondary application. 

  • Yes, we do! Learn more about TTUHSC School of Medicine Dual Degrees.

Admission Process

  • No, TTUHSC School of Medicine does not require or accept the CASPer Exam. 

  • Yes, reapplying to the next cycle will have no interference on your waitlist standing. 

  • The application opens every year at the beginning of May. Applicants apply a year before the anticipated matriculation date. You can review the important dates and admission timeline from TMDSAS.

  • We are happy to connect with you for advising! Please reach out to our main email at somadm@ttuhsc.edu and an advisor will reach out to you shortly. 
     

  • Every year varies on the total amount of applicants. You can expect between 5200-6000 applicants year to year. 

  • Every application is reviewed holistically, meaning we consider multiple factors alongside academic excellence. Being a well-rounded applicant, having mission-aligned factors, and a strong passion to pursue becoming a physician are just a few ways to stand out. Our best advice is to reach out to one of our advisors, who can give more context on how to be a competitive applicant. 

  • In Texas, a large majority of medical schools abide by the 90/10 rule. Meaning that 10% of our cohort are students who reside out of state, and 90% are Texas residents. Our school accepts a cohort of 182 students each year. 

  • We begin our interviews in August and complete them in December. 

  • For Entry Year (EY) 2027, the deadline to submit an application to TMDSAS is October 1, 2026.

  • You must submit 3 letters of reference, but can submit up to 4 total.

  • Anyone interested in applying to a Texas medical school must submit a primary application to the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS). 

  • We highly recommend and encourage applicants to apply early in the cycle. The application will typically open in May and close around October of the same year; don't wait until the deadline to submit your application!

  • Applicants interested in applying to a Texas Medical School will submit their primary application to TMDSAS. Start your TMDSAS application.
     

International Students

  • All applicants must have completed their prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited US or Canadian college or university. Foreign coursework will not count towards meeting any of the prerequisites, even if transfer credit has been given for them by a US or Canadian school. 

  • We do require that applicants must be a US Citizen or a permanent resident. 

After Applying

  • At this time, we are no longer accepting letters of intent, letters of updates or other supplemental correspondence to consider as part of your application. 

  • Our admissions committee is actively reviewing applications throughout the cycle to ensure every applicant has been reviewed holistically and thoroughly. Results are announced in February if you have matched into the program or not, or if you are on the waitlist.

General Questions

  • Yes, we ONLY accept the AAMC Fee Assistance Program for the secondary application and can only be used once in a lifetime. For further questions, please email us at somadm@ttuhsc.edu. 

  • Every spring we host our Reapplicant Seminar for anyone who's previously applied and did not receive admission. During that time, we offer file reviews with a small fee. Please reach out to our main email somadm@ttuhsc.edu with any questions you have. 

  • Test scores older than 5 years from expected matriculation date will not be considered. 

  • We would be thrilled for you to visit our wonderful campus! Please reach out to somadm@ttuhsc.edu to request a tour. Please note that if you are a current applicant in the cycle, you will be directed to our visitors center for the tour request. 

  • You can take your MCAT at any time, and we highly encourage you to take the exam when you feel most prepared and ready. Everyone takes a different amount of time to study for the exam, so do what you feel is most appropriate based on your learning style and test-taking abilities. 

  • The most important thing is to give yourself grace. Each cycle we see roughly 25-35% of the matriculated cohort who are reapplicants; you are not alone. Reaching out to an advisor to figure out ways to enrich your application is a great first step and we are happy to help you along that journey. We host an annual Reapplicant Seminar in the Spring as well that may be helpful and provide guidance as well. 

  • The cost of tuition and the cost of living in Lubbock, TX are highly competitive and accessible. For the cost of tuition, please review our Tuition Estimate.

  • There are multiple pathways to get involved in healthcare-related activities. You can start as small as assisting at the front desk to shadowing a physician. The best way to start is by asking your local clinic or hospital if they are accepting volunteers. For more questions, please reach out to one of our advisors.

  • We have many advisors who would love to connect with you to answer your questions or concerns. Please reach out to our advisors through our main email at somadm@ttuhsc.edu. 

  • Being on the waitlist means you are a qualified candidate who is under consideration but has not been accepted yet. Rolling admissions means that medical schools send out continuous offers instead of a fixed date. Learn more about TMDSAS Match. 

  • No, we are separate institutions and medical schools. 

  • Please contact IT at 806-743-1234

  • Please contact our Willed Body Program.
     

  • If you're interested in transferring to TTUHSC SOM, please visit our Transfer Webpage to learn more.
     

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Who do I contact?

 

christina.gomez@ttuhsc.edu