Applications

Applicants selected to visit the PLFSOM for interviews are promptly notified.

Note: Additional documents and/or updates must be submitted through TMDSAS. For more information please visit our FAQ page.

Application and Acceptance Timeline

01
May
 
Filing period for the Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) and PLFSOM secondary application opens.
 
July
 
Interview period begins
1
October
 
Deadline to file TMDSAS application
15
October
 
Pre-match offer period for Texas and non- Texas residents begins
1
December
 
Deadline to file Foster School of Medicine secondary application (5 p.m. MST)
30
January
 
Deadline for applicants to enter TMDSAS match school preference (5 p.m. CT)
31
January
 
Pre-match offer period for Texas residents ends
13
February
 
Applicant match results announced
15
May
 
Deadline to submit deposit to hold seat in class

There are 138 seats in the class. During rolling admissions, any seats opening after the match 
will be filled from the alternate list.

Admission Checklist

  • Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service (TMDSAS) online application
  • PLFSOM secondary application
  • All supporting documents (signature page, fee receipts, etc.)
  • All declared Letters of Evaluation
  • All MCAT Scores (the best from the past 5 years will be evaluated)
  • Complete CASPer and results received by office
  • Incoming students must complete a criminal background check
  • For TMDSAS information: www.tmdsas.com; and updates: https://www.facebook.com/tmdsas/
  • Please submit all official transcripts to the following email address: elpfostertranscripts@ttuhsc.edu  .

Additional Links

tel: 915-215-8000

SACSCOC Accreditation

Please submit your application through TMDSAS
http://www.utsystem.edu/tmdsas

Paul L. Foster School of Medicine requires a secondary application.