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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Lubbock, TX Class Size: 180
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Gaining admission to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.91 and an average MCAT score of 512.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.91
Average MCAT:
512
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$22000
Out-of-State Tuition:
$35000

For more information about tuition at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/fiscal/businessaffairs/studentbusserv/resources/tuition-and-fee-estimates/plfsom.aspx

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Neutral

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
No
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Very few Canadians typically accepted

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine:

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Mission Statement:
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.

For more information on the mission statement for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, visit the following link: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/about/mission-vision.aspx

Situational Judgement Tests

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine does not require the completion of either the CASPer® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

CASPer®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
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Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
November 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
Nov 30
Secondary Application Fee:
$80
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

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Interview Cycle Start:
September
Interview Cycle End:
January
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
8
Lab?
Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
8
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
6
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Immunology, Parasitology and Anatomy & Physiology all recommended.

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

N

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Biochemistry is required and may be used to fulfill either General Chemistry Requirement or General Biology Requirement. All required coursework must be applicable towards a traditional science degree.

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/medicine/admissions/default.aspx

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
Yes
MD+MPH (Public Health):
Yes
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
MD+JD (Law):
Yes
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
somadm@ttuhsc.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.

Have you experienced any road bumps in your academic career? (low academic performance, dropping, retaking, or failing courses, etc.) If yes, please explain your circumstance. (250 words or less)
(Required) Please share any lessons learned during your academic journey. For example, a time a goal of yours was deterred and maybe even halted, how did you handle that situation? (250 words or less)
If you are applying to a dual degree program, please rank them in order of preference.
Are you applying to our MD & E program?
Are you applying to FMAT?
Have you experienced any hardship or adversity, personally or professionally? If yes, please share your experience with us. (200 words or less)
(Required) Please tell us about your favorite recreational/leisure activities. (200 words or less)
(Required) Please share with us your ideal practice. For example: Where would you practice? Who would your patients be? What would your specialty be? (100 word limit)
Do you consider yourself from West Texas or as having West Texas ties? If yes, what town or county did you reside in, or what other factors would you cite? (100 words or less)
Do you consider yourself to be first generation? If yes, please explain your reasoning (Examples of Definition: both of your parents are born outside of the USA, both of your parents have education or a degree outside of the USA, both of your parents do not have an education higher than high school). If yes, then explain. (100 words or less)
Have you ever participated in any TTUHSC special programs?

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.

Tell me about yourself and why you're applying to medical school.
Why did you choose your undergraduate major?
MD vs DO: why MD?
How do you handle failure?
Where do you see yourself in 15 years within the medical field?
What experiences have prepared you for a career in medicine?
Why are you interested in our medical school in particular?
What initially drew you to a career in medicine?
Describe the key factors or influences that led you to where you are today in your academic and professional journey.
How do you feel about the location and environment of our medical school?
What is the most recent book you've read?
What do you think is more important: treating symptoms or preventative medicine?
How do you view the challenges and rigors of medical school?
Tell me about your most impactful volunteer experiences.
Describe a time when your integrity was challenged.
Why did you choose your undergraduate school?
(If applicable) Why did you choose medicine after exploring another field?
(If applicable) Tell me about your experience living in a different cultural or national setting.
How would you handle a patient requesting an unnecessary procedure?
Describe how you'd approach difficult ethical decisions, such as allocating limited resources.
Why do you want to pursue a career in medicine specifically?
How would you approach a disagreement with a colleague?
How would you deal with a patient who declines your medical advice?
How did you first become interested in the medical field?
What elements of a medical school are most important to you in your decision-making process?
What are your views on different healthcare models, including socialized medicine?
Why should we consider you a strong candidate for our medical school?
How do you plan to finance your medical education?
What do you perceive to be the most pressing challenges in healthcare today?
Why did you choose medicine over other professions that serve communities?
Describe your key strengths.
What do you believe is the role of physicians in society?
Tell me about your most significant academic achievements.
Describe an accomplishment you are most proud of.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt to a new and unfamiliar situation.
What do you find appealing or unique about our curriculum?
How do you manage high-pressure situations?
Describe a time you had to collaborate with a team to achieve a common goal.
What do you think are the essential qualities of a good physician?
How do you handle feedback and criticism?