Texas Pre-Med:
Medical Schools & PA Programs
Every resource a Texas pre-med student needs — physician-written guides to MD and DO programs, PA schools, clinical hours, shadowing, and application strategy.
Texas Medical Schools
MD & DO Programs in Texas
UT Southwestern, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas A&M, Texas Tech — physician-written guides to every program.
Texas PA Programs
Physician Assistant Programs in Texas
UT Southwestern PA, Baylor PA, Texas Tech PA — prerequisites, patient care hours, and application strategy.
Why Texas Pre-Meds Need a Different Strategy
Texas has one of the most unique pre-med landscapes in the country. The state operates its own medical school application system (TMDSAS) for public schools, separate from AMCAS — a critical distinction most pre-med students don't realize until it's too late.
UT Southwestern, Baylor College of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, and Texas A&M are among the most competitive programs in the country. Texas medical schools heavily favor in-state applicants — over 90% of seats at public schools go to Texas residents.
The good news: Texas has a massive healthcare infrastructure. Houston's Texas Medical Center (the world's largest medical complex), UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, and dozens of county hospital systems offer pre-med students unmatched clinical hours and shadowing access.
Our physician-written guides walk you through both TMDSAS and AMCAS strategy for Texas applicants — so you can navigate both systems and build the strongest possible application. For help choosing the right Texas college for pre-med, see our Best Pre-Med Schools guide.
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