Medical school applications for the state of Texas largely differ from those in the remaining states of the United States. The reason why medical schools in the state of Texas are different from those in the rest of the United States, with the exception of the Baylor College of Medicine, is that the primary application service is called the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service, or TMDSAS. All medical schools in Texas use this service for the processing of applications with the exception of Baylor College of Medicine.
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Note: Baylor College of Medicine, along with all other medical schools across the United States use the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) as their primary application service. AMCAS is run through the Association of American Medical Colleges. Regardless of your mode of application, you must be familiar with the appropriate medical school application timeline, so you make the most of the time you have to compile application materials.
MD programs
1. Baylor College of Medicine*
Location: Houston
Public/Private Institution: Private
Primary Application Service: AMCAS
Secondary Application Required? Yes. Required for all applicants.
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/Yes/Yes
Acceptance rate: ~2.4%
Website: https://www.bcm.edu/education/schools/medical-school
2. The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio*
Location: San Antonio
Public/Private Institution: Public
Primary Application Service: TMDSAS
Secondary Application Required? No
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/Yes/No
Acceptance rate: ~4.4%
Website: http://som.uthscsa.edu/
3. Texas A&M Health Sciences Center College of Medicine
Location: Bryan
Public/Private Institution: Public
Primary Application Service: TMDSAS
Secondary Application Required? Yes. Required for all applicants
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/Case-by-Case Basis /No
Acceptance rate: ~4.4%
Website: https://medicine.tamhsc.edu/
4. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Location: Lubbock
Public/Private Institution: Public
Primary Application Service: TMDSAS
Secondary Application Required? Yes. Required for all applicants
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/No/No
Acceptance rate: ~3.7%
Website: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/som/
5. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
Location: El Paso
Public/Private Institution: Public
Primary Application Service: TMDSAS
Secondary Application Required? Yes. Required for all applicants
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/case-by-case basis /No
Acceptance rate: 2.8%
Website: http://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/
6. The University of Texas at Austin-Dell Medical School
Location: Houston
Public/Private Institution: Public
Primary Application Service: TMDSAS
Secondary Application Required? Yes. Required for all applicants
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/case-by-case basis /No
Acceptance rate: ~2.8%
Website: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/
7. The University of Texas health Science Center at Houston McGovern Medical School
Location: Houston
Public/Private Institution: Public
Primary Application Service: TMDSAS
Secondary Application Required? No
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/Yes/case-by-case basis
Acceptance rate: ~4.9%
Website: https://med.uth.edu/
8. The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Location: Galveston
Public/Private Institution: Public
Primary Application Service: TMDSAS
Secondary Application Required? No
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/Yes/No
Acceptance rate: ~4.9%
Website: https://som.utmb.edu/
9. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Medical School
Location: Harlingen
Public/Private Institution: Public
Primary Application Service: TMDSAS
Secondary Application Required? Yes. By invitation only based on primary application
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/No/No
Acceptance rate: N/A
Website: http://www.utrgv.edu/school-of-medicine/index.htm
10. The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Location: Dallas
Public/Private Institution: Public
Primary Application Service: TMDSAS
Secondary Application Required? Yes. Required for all applicants
Accept Out-of-State/Canadian/International Applicants? Yes/No/No
Acceptance rate: ~4.9%
Website: http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/education/medical-school/index.html
Baccalaureate/MD Programs in the State of Texas
In the chart above, you can see that Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio have an asterisk (*) beside them. The reason is that these two medical schools have partnerships with other institutions for baccalaureate/MD programs for high-achieving students. Below, the partnerships between the schools of medicine and undergraduate programs are highlighted.
1. Baylor College of Medicine - BSc/MD Combined Program
- Baylor University/Baylor College of Medicine (Baylor 2 Medical Track Program) for the B.S./M.D. program
- 6 graduating Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions can be selected to attend the University of Houston and Baylor College of Medicine for the joint-degree program.
- Upon acceptance to The Premedical Honors College, students can receive conditional acceptance to Baylor College of Medicine
- 6 students each ear can qualify for a 4-year bachelor’s degree at Rice University, followed by guaranteed admission to Baylor College of Medicine
2. The University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio - BSc/MD Combined Program
- Integrated program between University of Texas at San Antonio and the University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. The integrated programs mean that course work for the baccalaureate and Doctor of Medicine degrees are interwoven into a collaborative 7-year curriculum.
- Next, it is important that you always check the requirements for admission from the specific school websites and the Association of American Medical Colleges, Medical School Admission Requirements (MSAR). You want to have an idea as to where you will be a competitive candidate and if there are any restrictions such as your residency.
Which medical schools in Texas accept out-of-state/Canadian/International applicants?
In terms of universities in the state of Texas accepting out-of-state, Canadian, or International applicants, it is important to note that, according to the 2014 Texas General Appropriations Act, Section 13, no more than 10% of each admitted class may be comprised of Non-Texas residents. This is something you should be aware of before applying if you are an out-of-state, Canadian, or International applicant.
Information about the Application Process for Medical Schools in Texas - TMDSAS
1. Pay attention to TMDSAS Matching System
Each school ranks you in comparison to all other applicants. By January 15th, each school that uses the system submits a rank-ordered list of applicants from Texas to the TMDSAS. The TMDSAS then uses that information from schools to match with the applicant’s preference. Letter of acceptance from all schools participating in the match as sent on February 1st to fill any remaining positions in the class. To check you match status, go to the TMDSAS website. From there, applicants are required to indicate their decision in writing within 2 weeks time.
January 20th is an important deadline for you!
- Deadline for applicants to submit their match preference rank list for schools at which they interviewed
- Deadline for medical schools to submit their rank lists for the TMDSAS Match
Always pay attention to the Medical School Application Timeline - follow that link for more information!
2. Submit your Applications Early
Some schools will begin to review applications for the entire duration of the interview season. So, this means that you want to submit your applications as early as possible because as time goes by, the number of available spots becomes less and less. Application processing can take several weeks before it arrives in the respective admissions offices from TMDSAS. The sooner your application is in the admissions office, the sooner you can possibly be invited for an interview.
The TMDSAS application opens on May 2nd and the earliest date to file your TMDSAS application is on May 3rd. So, be ready! Submit as early as possible
Rolling admissions begins after Feb. 1st until all spots are filled.
3. National Reply Date
Accepted M.D. candidates must choose a single medical school to attend by April 30th. So, you must have made up your mind as to where you want to study medicine before April 30th. If you have multiple acceptances, you need to put a lot of thought and consideration into where you want to study. As yourself questions such as, but not limited to:
- What program is best suited to my learning needs?
- What environment best suits my lifestyle?
- What school will best prepare me and position me to have the top choices for residency?
- What is unique about each school and how will that school help me achieve my overall goals?
Check out our video on 3 Unique Aspects of the Texas Med School Application (TMDSAS):
Summary of Important Dates for Medical Schools in Texas Using TMDSAS
- January – April: MCAT administered across the nation
- May 2nd: TMDSAS application opens
- May 3rd: Earliest date to file TMDSAS application
- September 30th/October 1st (with the exception of The University of Texas at Austin-Dell Medical School): Deadline to submit primary application on TMDSAS
- November 16th – December 31st: Schools will contact and offer acceptances to pre-match applicants (early offers end Dec. 31st)
- January 20th: Deadline to rank schools of preference in the TMDSAS admissions match
- February 1st: TMDSAS match results are announced
- April 30th: Last day an applicant can hold on to more than one offer from any medical school. Applicant must confirm their attendance to one school
- June 1st: Last day an applicant can be called off of a waitlist of a higher ranked Texas medical school
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