Healthcare education in Texas

Texas has one of the largest medical education systems in the country, with 13 MD schools and 3 DO schools. Texas public medical schools use the TMDSAS (Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service) application system, which is separate from AMCAS. Private Texas schools (Baylor College of Medicine) use AMCAS. The state has a strong emphasis on training physicians who will practice in Texas.

Texas is home to 11 MD schools and 3 DO schools.

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Pipeline programs and pre-med resources

Important
Texas public medical schools use TMDSAS, not AMCAS. TMDSAS has a single application and different timeline than AMCAS. Applications typically open in May, and Texas schools practice rolling admissions with pre-match and match cycles. Familiarize yourself with the TMDSAS process at tmdsas.com.
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The Joint Admission Medical Program (JAMP) is a Texas state legislature-funded pipeline that provides guaranteed medical school admission for economically disadvantaged Texas residents who meet program requirements. JAMP partners with 14 Texas medical schools and 68 undergraduate institutions. Students receive scholarships, mentoring, MCAT preparation, and two summer internships. Requirements include Texas residency, Pell Grant eligibility (or SAI of -1500 to 7000), and a 3.4 GPA (as of Entry Year 2027). Details at texasjamp.org.

Other programs include the Texas Medical Association summer preceptorship program and MD Anderson Cancer Center summer research programs for undergraduate students.

For students in Texas, we recommend starting with our level-specific guides: Middle School, High School, or Undergraduate. See also our What Is Pre-Med? and Pre-Med Requirements pages.

Scholarships and loan repayment


JAMP Financial Support
JAMP provides undergraduate scholarships and medical school scholarships for participating scholars. The program is state-funded through the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP)
State loan repayment for physicians practicing in underserved Texas communities. Check current terms at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.

Texas B-On-Time Loan
State-funded forgivable loan for Texas undergraduates. Check current availability, as program terms have changed over time.

For federal programs available in all states, see our Income-Driven Repayment, PSLF Guide, and Military Medical Scholarships pages.

Medical schools in Texas

Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian University (MD, Fort Worth) | Website
Baylor College of Medicine (MD, Houston) | Website
Dell Medical School at University of Texas at Austin (MD, Austin) | Website
McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (MD, Houston) | Website
Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech El Paso (MD, El Paso) | Website
Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, Conroe) | Website
Texas A&M University College of Medicine (MD, College Station) | Website
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine (MD, Lubbock) | Website
UT San Antonio Long School of Medicine (MD, San Antonio) | Website
University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, Fort Worth) | Website
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine (MD, Galveston) | Website
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine (MD, Edinburg) | Website
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (MD, Dallas) | Website
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, San Antonio) | Website

For complete data including application systems and school details, see our Medical Schools Database and filter by state.

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Last verified: March 2026